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Toyota Hilux vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (39,800 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Hilux or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Toyota Hilux vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Toyota Hilux

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • barely lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Hilux

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Toyota Hilux costs 39,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,811 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter uses 7.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Sprinter Transporter

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 204 HP each.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Hilux is clearly faster – reaching 175 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers very slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Hilux

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: Toyota Hilux offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is barely lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,085 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries substantially more – 2,641 kg compared to 1,125 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,516 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is decisively 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.

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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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km
Toyota Hilux
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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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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Toyota Hilux
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,800 - 56,200 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
253 - 264 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,085 - 2,295 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,325 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,810 - 1,815 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
915 - 1,125 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 204 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
170 - 175 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
400 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 150 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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