Head to head
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs Toyota Proace
The Toyota Proace carries 440kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Toyota Proace carries 440kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Toyota Proace | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | approx. 935kg to 2,479kg depending on configuration | 1375 kg (L1, 2.0D 145); 1226 kg (L1, 2.0D 180); 1335 kg (L2, 2.0D 145); 1000 kg (BEV, 75kWh) |
| Length options | 5,932mm (L2) to 7,367mm (L4) | - |
| Height options | 2,331mm (H1) to 2,646mm (H2) | - |
| Load volume | - | 5.3 m3 (L1); 6.1 m3 (L2) |
| Load length | - | 2512 mm (L1); 2862 mm (L2) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2300 kg (braked (2.0D 180)) |
Sources: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Toyota Proace. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Sprinter if...
The Sprinter's size and payload make it the usual base vehicle for high-end chauffeur conversions such as the 'Ultra Lux' fit-out, which strips out the standard interior for a lounge-style cabin with premium seating.
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- Made Luxury chauffeurs - London
Buy or hire the Proace if...
- you want one that carries 440kg more
The Proace gives Toyota a stake in the medium-van class using Stellantis-group platform sharing, competing directly with the Transit Custom, Trafic and Vivaro on payload and load volume rather than on any distinct Toyota engineering.
Full Proace specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and the Toyota Proace?
The Toyota Proace carries 440kg more. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a large van, base vehicle for premium chauffeur and camper conversions; the Toyota Proace is a medium panel van offered in diesel and battery-electric, sharing its platform with the Vauxhall Vivaro and Peugeot Expert..
Which carries more, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or the Toyota Proace?
The Toyota Proace, by 440kg.
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