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Toyota Proace Max vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (35,500 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Max or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Toyota Proace Max vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Toyota Proace Max

  • noticeably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely more electric range
  • marginally lighter

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

Proace Max

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 Toyota Proace Max costs 35,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,599 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Max uses 7.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace Max is only slightly more efficient: consuming 26.2 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers barely more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 20 km more than the Toyota Proace Max.

Sprinter 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 Toyota Proace Max offers noticeably more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Proace Max is clearly faster – reaching 161 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 450 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 3 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is marginally lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Max offers only slightly more capacity – up to 17,000 L, about 1,500 L more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries substantially more – 2,641 kg compared to 1,460 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,181 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max 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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Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.3 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 424 km
Toyota Proace Max
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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Toyota Proace Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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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 Proace Max
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,500 - 61,000 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.3 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
3
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,790 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,413 - 6,363 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
2,254 - 2,764 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
710 - 1,460 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
148 - 161 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

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