Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs VW Grand California – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26900 £, while the VW Grand California costs 70200 £. That’s a price difference of around 43288 £.

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 Mercedes Sprinter Transporter has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 204 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Grand California offers noticeable more seating capacity – 4 vs 3.

In curb weight, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is convincingly lighter – 2052 kg compared to 3052 kg. The difference is around 1000 kg.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter decisively takes the win – 2641 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 2193 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.