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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • slightly cheaper
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • significantly more power
  • very slightly 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.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,678 £.

ID.7 Touring

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.7 Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.7 Touring is a bit 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 VW ID.7 Touring delivers markedly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 229 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 ID.7 Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.7 Touring is very slightly lighter – 2,191 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 679 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring is far ahead 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 £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
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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 VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 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
5
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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