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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 80,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 80,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,194 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 326 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Range Rover Sport

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers significantly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is moderately lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 338 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries clearly more – 2,641 kg compared to 830 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,811 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport comes out clearly ahead 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.

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Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 118 km
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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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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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
80,100 - 129,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 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
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
60 - 259 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
641 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
249 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
183 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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