Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 7.5 cubic metres more. The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van carries 357kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 7.5 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van carries 357kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 1157-1165 kg (L2H2, 3.5t); 958-966 kg (L4H2, 3.5t); up to 2479 kg (L2H2, 5.0t, 515/517) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | 10.5 m3 (L2H2); 14.0 m3 (L3H2); 15.5 m3 (L4H2) |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Load length | - | 3375 mm (L2H2); 4810 mm (L4H2) |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van. 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 7.5 cubic metres 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 Panel Van if...
- you want one that carries 357kg 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 Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) and the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van?
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 7.5 cubic metres more. The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van carries 357kg 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 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..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van?
The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van, by 357kg.
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