Head to head
Fiat Professional Scudo vs Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van
The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van holds 3.9 cubic metres more. The Fiat Professional Scudo takes loads 30cm longer.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van holds 3.9 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the Fiat Professional Scudo takes loads 30cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Fiat Professional Scudo | Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Load volume | 6.6 m3 | 10.5 m3 (L2H2); 14.0 m3 (L3H2); 15.5 m3 (L4H2) |
| Payload | 1.4 ton | 1157-1165 kg (L2H2, 3.5t); 958-966 kg (L4H2, 3.5t); up to 2479 kg (L2H2, 5.0t, 515/517) |
| Load length | 3.67 m (Standard, with load-through bulkhead); 4.02 m (Maxi, with load-through bulkhead) | 3375 mm (L2H2); 4810 mm (L4H2) |
Sources: Fiat Professional Scudo, Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Scudo if...
- you want one that takes loads 30cm longer
A mid-size panel van for trades, couriers and fleets that need more room than a compact van without stepping up to a large van. The load-through bulkhead helps with long items such as pipe, ladders and trim.
Full Scudo specifications →Buy or hire the Panel Van if...
- you want one that holds 3.9 cubic metres more
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.
Full Panel Van specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Fiat Professional Scudo and the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van?
The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van holds 3.9 cubic metres more. The Fiat Professional Scudo takes loads 30cm longer. The Fiat Professional Scudo is a medium panel van with load-through bulkhead, diesel or electric (E-Scudo); the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van is a large diesel panel van offered from 3.5t to 5.0t GVW, a premium-positioned rival to the Transit and Crafter..
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