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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or VW Amarok?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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VW Amarok

  • slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,289 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter uses 7.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Amarok

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 VW Amarok offers slightly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is significantly faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers markedly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 450 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: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is slightly lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 983 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,658 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter holds a slight edge 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
VW Amarok

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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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 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
-
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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