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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Polestar 2?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
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Polestar 2

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,043 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 12.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 215 km more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

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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 Polestar 2 offers clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is considerably faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 290 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: Polestar 2 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 2 is barely lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 14,405 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries clearly more – 2,641 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
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
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
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
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
375 - 421 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
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
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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