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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
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Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
343 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
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co2
0 - 146 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
2
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
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Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
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Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
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Height
1,812 - 1,818 mm
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,126 - 2,693 L
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Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
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Payload
525 - 829 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
114 - 190 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
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Max Speed
135 km/h
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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