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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Volvo V90?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • significantly cheaper
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Volvo V90

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,922 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 L/100km.

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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 Volvo V90 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo V90 is slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers noticeably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 259 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: Volvo V90 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo V90 is slightly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 629 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is clearly superior overall 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Volvo V90

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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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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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