Head to head
Ford Transit Transit Courier vs Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter
The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 6.1 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 6.1 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Transit Courier | Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 849kg | 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 | 2.91m3 | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) |
| Towing capacity | 1,100kg | up to 2000 kg |
| Load length | 1,802mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | up to 4250 kg |
Sources: Ford Transit Transit Courier, Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transit Courier if...
The smallest Transit panel van, aimed at couriers, small trades and local delivery work in town centres. It suits van hire where a compact footprint matters but two Euro pallets still need to fit on the floor.
Full Transit Courier specifications →Buy or hire the eSprinter if...
- you want one that holds 6.1 cubic metres more
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 Transit Courier and the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter?
The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 6.1 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Transit Courier is a compact panel van, petrol, diesel or electric (E-Transit Courier); the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries..
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