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VW Transporter Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

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

VW Transporter Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • visibly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is markedly 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 a bit 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 clearly 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 clearly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 113 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Sprinter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

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 visibly 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 only slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

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 Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is barely 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 holds a slight edge 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

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

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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