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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Mercedes GLS?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,714 £.

Both cars consume an average of 7.9 L/100km – no difference here.

GLS

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 300 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 GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is visibly lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 820 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,821 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 GLS

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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 GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 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
-
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,956 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
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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