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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Mercedes G Class comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Mercedes G Class?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Mercedes G Class: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter

Mercedes G Class

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more electric range

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 Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,642 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter uses 7.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is barely more efficient: consuming 27.1 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G Class. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 468 km, about 24 km more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

G Class

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 Mercedes G Class offers significantly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes G Class is considerably faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 714 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 G Class offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is markedly lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 433 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 13,510 L more than the Mercedes G Class.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,926 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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
Mercedes G Class

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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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Mercedes G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Mercedes G Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
468 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
116 kWh
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
4,624 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,983 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
1,990 L
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
415 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

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