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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or VW Transporter Bus?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • very slightly cheaper
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately 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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 95 £.

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

Transporter Bus

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 Transporter Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is noticeably faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 35 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 Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is moderately lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 358 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries very slightly more – 1,144 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, 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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