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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 21,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter

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.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,200 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter costs 26,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,768 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is considerably more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 8.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 107 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

Proace City Compact Van

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 Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 96 km/h.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is significantly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 694 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 11,200 L more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries clearly more – 2,641 kg compared to 921 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,720 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter has the upper hand 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
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

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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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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
21,200 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
0 - 150 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,300 L
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
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 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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