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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sprinter Transporter

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 Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,166 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter uses 7.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 442 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 806 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 356 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: Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is slightly lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,428 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 194 - 444 km
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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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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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster turns any commute into a headline, with sculpted, exotic-car looks and an electrically folding roof that invites you to drive with the sky on. Behind that stylish face is a jewel of a sports car that serves up sharp handling, a theatrical exhaust note, and more drama per mile than most rivals — great fun for buyers who want supercar sensation without supercar pretensions.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Chevrolet
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