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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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.

VW Caddy Compact Van is only slightly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter costs 26,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,127 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 324 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

Caddy Compact Van

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 Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van is significantly 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 markedly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 11,800 L more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,882 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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.

from £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
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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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The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 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
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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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