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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Lexus RX?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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Lexus RX

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 377 km more than the Lexus RX.

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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 Lexus RX offers substantially more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 167 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers somewhat more torque with 551 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 101 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: Lexus RX offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is barely lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries substantially more – 2,641 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,021 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
Lexus RX

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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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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 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
67 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
75 - 183 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
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
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Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lexus
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