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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Lucid Air?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Lucid Air

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,909 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is substantially more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 14.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers significantly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 438 km more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

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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 Lucid Air offers clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 1,047 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is clearly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 240 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 1,490 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: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is only slightly lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,053 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is decisively 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.

from £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
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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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Jorge
1 Aug 2026, 19:02:25

The review contains an error: the price of the Lucid Air being evaluated corresponds to a version that accelerates from 0–100 km/h in around 4.7 seconds, which is slower than the MG Cyberster. The sub-2-second acceleration figures refer to the Lucid Air Sapphire, which is the most expensive version with a much higher price.

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lucid
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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