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VW ID.3 vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (231 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.3 or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

VW ID.3 vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

VW ID.3

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID.3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is marginally cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,190 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.3 is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.9 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 13.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 629 km, about 185 km more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

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 VW ID.3 offers slightly more power – delivering 231 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

ID.3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.3 is marginally lighter – 1,885 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 167 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries clearly more – 2,641 kg compared to 464 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 stands well ahead of its rival 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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ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 231 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 410 - 629 km
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The VW ID.3 is Volkswagen’s compact electric hatch that prioritizes practical daily usability with a comfortable, modern interior. It delivers a smooth, quiet driving experience and intuitive tech that makes switching to electric straightforward.

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Reviews VW ID.3

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Pennings
6 May 2026, 08:03:27

ID.3 catches less wind. It's more pleasant, especially on the highway. Also: more economical, lighter and with the same step‑in height.

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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 40,800 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 - 629 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,885 - 1,966 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
383 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
422 - 464 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 231 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 170 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the VW ID.3 have?

The VW ID.3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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