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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (204 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Sprinter Transporter
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,109 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 347 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
3 Series 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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 160 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 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: BMW 3 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 3.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is markedly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 402 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 13,990 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,121 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
BMW 3 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
3
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
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Length
4,713 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
114 - 204 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
90 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
84 - 150 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
BMW
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