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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (26900 £ vs 43200 £ ) 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

  • decisively cheaper
  • barely noticeable more efficient
  • slightly lighter

VW Amarok

  • a bit more power

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26900 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16289 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Sprinter Transporter manages with 7.90 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.60 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

Amarok

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 VW Amarok has a a bit edge – offering 240 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the VW Amarok performs significantly better – 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: VW Amarok pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 600 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 5 vs 3.

In curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is slightly lighter – 2052 kg compared to 2262 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter convincingly takes the win – 2641 kg compared to 983 kg. That’s a difference of about 1658 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is narrowly ahead 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.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
VW Amarok

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from about £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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km

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
26900 - 72900 £
Price
43200 - 64100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
2052 - 3166 kg
Curb weight
2262 - 2423 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5932 - 7367 mm
Length
5350 mm
Width
1993 mm
Width
1910 mm
Height
2331 - 2663 mm
Height
1871 - 1884 mm
Max trunk capacity
9000 - 15500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
577 - 2641 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
1950 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter have?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.