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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or VW Transporter Transporter?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably more electric range
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • visibly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,567 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Transporter is noticeably more efficient: consuming 21.9 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 113 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Transporter is markedly faster – reaching 150 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers very slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 1,259 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,382 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is barely 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.

from £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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