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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Mercedes V Class?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter

Mercedes V Class

  • moderately more power
  • moderately more efficient

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 Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,216 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

V Class

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 Mercedes V Class offers moderately more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers very slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 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 V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is marginally lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,733 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is far ahead overall 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 V 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 V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
6
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,928 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
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

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