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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Toyota Proace City?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • visibly more power

Toyota Proace City

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Proace City is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,585 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Proace City

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus is slightly faster – reaching 159 km/h, while the Toyota Proace City tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers markedly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 990 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 829 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City stands well ahead of its rival 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Toyota Proace City

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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 City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,812 - 1,818 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,126 - 2,693 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
135 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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