Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 9 cubic metres more and carries 237kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 9 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) carries 237kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 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 | approx. 18 m3 | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Gross weight | - | up to 4250 kg |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 2000 kg |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Luton (with tail-lift) if...
- you want one that holds 9 cubic metres more
- you want one that carries 237kg more
The Luton box conversion is the go-to hire choice for house moves needing maximum box volume and a tail-lift, at the cost of the payload lost to the heavier box body.
Full Luton (with tail-lift) specifications →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 Luton (with tail-lift) and the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter?
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 9 cubic metres more and carries 237kg more. The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) is a ford Transit-based Luton box conversion with tail-lift, as offered for self-drive hire for removals work.; the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter?
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), by 237kg.
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