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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Toyota Proace Bus?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • very slightly more power
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace Bus is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,819 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Bus uses 6.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Proace Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus offers very slightly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is markedly lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries barely more – 1,265 kg compared to 1,144 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 218 - 343 km
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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Toyota Proace Bus

The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Sprinter Bus have?

The Mercedes Sprinter Bus is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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