Head to head
Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter vs Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van
The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van carries 594kg more and holds 1.5 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van carries 594kg more.
- Load volume: the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van holds 1.5 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | Mercedes Sprinter Panel 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) | 1157-1165 kg (L2H2, 3.5t); 958-966 kg (L4H2, 3.5t); up to 2479 kg (L2H2, 5.0t, 515/517) |
| Load volume | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) | 10.5 m3 (L2H2); 14.0 m3 (L3H2); 15.5 m3 (L4H2) |
| Gross weight | up to 4250 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | up to 2000 kg | - |
| Load length | - | 3375 mm (L2H2); 4810 mm (L4H2) |
Sources: Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter, Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the Panel Van if...
- you want one that carries 594kg more
- you want one that holds 1.5 cubic metres 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 Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter and the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van?
The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van carries 594kg more and holds 1.5 cubic metres more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries.; 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 Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter or the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van?
The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van, by 594kg.
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