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Rolls-Royce Wraith vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (600 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (248,100 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Rolls-Royce Wraith or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Rolls-Royce Wraith vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Rolls-Royce Wraith

  • significantly more power
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Wraith

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 Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Wraith costs 248,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 206,691 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus uses 9.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Wraith with 15.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Rolls-Royce Wraith offers significantly more power – delivering 600 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 410 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Rolls-Royce Wraith is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 91 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Wraith delivers considerably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

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: Rolls-Royce Wraith offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 694 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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 £41,400
Sprinter Bus

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Rolls-Royce Wraith
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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Rolls-Royce Wraith

The Wraith embodies a perfect blend of luxury and performance, making it a standout in the world of grand tourers. With its striking silhouette and opulent interior, this masterpiece from Rolls-Royce invites drivers to indulge in an unparalleled experience. Every journey in the Wraith is a celebration of bespoke craftsmanship and exhilarating power, ensuring that it remains an unforgettable presence on the road.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
248,100 - 288,800 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
15.8 - 16.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
357 - 365 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
83 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,269 - 5,285 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,507 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 450 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
600 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
441 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
6,592 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Rolls-Royce
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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