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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 87,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Porsche Cayenne?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

Porsche Cayenne

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,052 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.7 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 7.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 642 km, about 198 km more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 952 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 215 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 1,050 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Porsche Cayenne offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is very slightly lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 13,792 L more than the Porsche Cayenne.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,936 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Porsche Cayenne

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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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
87,000 - 186,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
0 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
4,930 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,989 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,652 - 1,698 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
1,344 - 1,708 L
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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