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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Peugeot Rifter?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • noticeably more power
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Peugeot Rifter

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  • slightly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly 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.

Peugeot Rifter is slightly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter costs 26,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,088 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Rifter

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 Sprinter Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is clearly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 554 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,827 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
Peugeot Rifter

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 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
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
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Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,848 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
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

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