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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or VW Golf Variant?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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VW Golf Variant

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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.

VW Golf Variant is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,536 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

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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 VW Golf Variant offers only slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers moderately more torque with 450 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 90 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: VW Golf Variant offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant 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 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 597 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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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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The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
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Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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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