2016 BMW i3 vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

2016 BMW i3 vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Front Left Comparison2016 BMW i3 vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Front Left Comparison
2016 BMW i3 vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Rear Right Comparison2016 BMW i3 vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Rear Right Comparison
2016 BMW i3 vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Dashboard Comparison2016 BMW i3 vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Dashboard Comparison

What is the main difference between i3 and Sprinter?

Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as body structure, ground shadow size, maximum occupancy, market segment, starting price, and horsepower. First of all, body structures are completely different. One is a Hatchback and the other a Van. The 2016 BMW i3 is also significantly smaller than the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2015 Sprinter, which is $6,405 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 i3. In addition, the Sprinter produces fewer horsepower than the i3. And then, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seats four more the BMW i3.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • Auto, RWD
  • 2.1 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$42,400
$35,995
Engine
Engine
Electric Motor
2.1L Inline-4 Twin-Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
170 hp
161 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
137 MPGe
-
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
111 MPGe
-
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
124 MPGe
-
Width
Width
80.3 in
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.9 in
78.4 - 78.5 in
Length
Length
157.8 in
233.3 - 289.8 in
Height
Height
62.1 in
96.3 - 110.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
101.2 in
144.3 - 170.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
76.6 ft2
127 - 158 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2 - 8
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
-
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.5 in
-
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
-
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.2 in
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
50.4 in
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Costs

2016 BMW i3

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$550 - $1,800
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
-
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
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