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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs ZEEKR 001 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or ZEEKR 001?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs ZEEKR 001: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • noticeably cheaper
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ZEEKR 001

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  • considerably 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is noticeably cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the ZEEKR 001 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,037 £.

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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 ZEEKR 001 offers considerably more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 354 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR 001 delivers clearly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 236 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: ZEEKR 001 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, ZEEKR 001 is very slightly lighter – 2,200 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 624 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR 001 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 £51,400
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ZEEKR 001

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 - 620 km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
ZEEKR 001

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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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ZEEKR 001

The Zeekr 001 feels like a grown-up fastback from the future, blending sleek Scandinavian minimalism with surprising road presence that turns heads without shouting. Inside it's a premium, gadget-filled cocoon that makes electric driving effortless and enjoyable — a polished alternative for buyers who want something refreshingly different.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
ZEEKR 001

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
505 - 520 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
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
ZEEKR
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