Model against model
Citroen Relay vs Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Citroen Relay | Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2 tonnes on selected versions | 1157-1165 kg (L2H2, 3.5t); 958-966 kg (L4H2, 3.5t); up to 2479 kg (L2H2, 5.0t, 515/517) |
| Load volume | 10-17 m3 depending on body configuration | 10.5 m3 (L2H2); 14.0 m3 (L3H2); 15.5 m3 (L4H2) |
| Load length | 3.12-4.07 m depending on version | 3375 mm (L2H2); 4810 mm (L4H2) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Citroen Relay figures and full Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van figures.
Choose the Relay if...
The Relay covers the same broad range of lengths, heights and GVWs as its Boxer sibling, and is chosen by UK fleets on similar terms: load volume and conversion flexibility over brand cachet.
Ranges are as published on Citroen's UK model page and are not broken down there by individual L/H/GVW combination; treat the figures as the spread across the range rather than a single variant.
Full specifications →Choose the Panel Van if...
The Sprinter is priced and equipped as the premium choice in the large van class, and its 3.5-5.0t GVW spread with matching payload jumps makes it a common choice for fleets that need heavier derivatives without moving to a 7.5t truck.
Payload figures are for standard-roof (H2) PRO/SELECT trims at 3.5t GVW (314/316/319 CDI) and the heavier 417 (4.0t) and 515/517/519 (5.0t) derivatives; H1 and H3 roof options carry different volumes.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Citroen Relay and the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van?
Citroen Relay: The Relay covers the same broad range of lengths, heights and GVWs as its Boxer sibling, and is chosen by UK fleets on similar terms: load volume and conversion flexibility over brand cachet. Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van: The Sprinter is priced and equipped as the premium choice in the large van class, and its 3.5-5.0t GVW spread with matching payload jumps makes it a common choice for fleets that need heavier derivatives without moving to a 7.5t truck.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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