Head to head
Ford Transit Custom DCIV vs Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter
The Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the transit custom. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the sprinter large van, offered with 81kwh or 113kwh batteries..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom DCIV | Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600-3,400kg | up to 4250 kg |
| Engine | 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel, 77-136kW, with mild hybrid option | - |
| Cargo volume | 5.7-8.2m3 (standard van) | - |
| Payload | - | 563-570 kg (L2, 3.5t, 81kWh); 1197 kg (L2, 4.15t); 414-421 kg (L3, 3.5t, 81kWh); 1148 kg (L3, 4.25t, 81kWh); 920-927 kg (L3, 4.25t, 113kWh) |
| Load volume | - | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 2000 kg |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom DCIV, Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transit Custom DCIV if...
A crew van body that carries a work gang plus tools and materials behind a second row of seats, at the cost of some load space compared with a standard panel van. It suits trade and plant hire fleets moving small teams to site together.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Buy or hire the eSprinter if...
The eSprinter trades payload for range and battery size, so fleets running it for last-mile and urban delivery routes typically spec the heavier 4.15-4.25t GVW derivatives to recover payload lost to the battery pack.
Full eSprinter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom DCIV and the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter?
The Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the Transit Custom; the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries..
Can I tow the Ford Transit Custom DCIV or the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter on a car licence?
Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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