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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 35,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Toyota Proace Max?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Toyota Proace Max

  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • slightly lighter

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace Max is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,500 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,836 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Max uses 7.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Proace Max

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Proace Max offers visibly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Proace Max is marginally faster – reaching 161 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 450 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace Max offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Max is slightly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries noticeably more – 1,460 kg compared to 1,144 kg. That’s a difference of about 316 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max 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 £35,500
Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.3 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 424 km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Toyota Proace Max

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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 Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
35,500 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
5,413 - 6,363 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
2,254 - 2,764 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
148 - 161 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
88 - 205 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
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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