Head to head
Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter vs Renault Trafic
The Renault Trafic carries 529kg more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 3.2 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Renault Trafic carries 529kg more.
- Load volume: the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 3.2 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | Renault Trafic | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) |
| Load volume | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) |
| Gross weight | up to 4250 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | up to 2000 kg | - |
| Load length | - | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) |
Sources: Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter, Renault Trafic. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the eSprinter if...
- you want one that holds 3.2 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 →Buy or hire the Trafic if...
- you want one that carries 529kg more
The Trafic competes on load volume in the medium-van class, with the L2 long-wheelbase version offering close to 8 m3 without stepping up to a large van.
Full Trafic specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter and the Renault Trafic?
The Renault Trafic carries 529kg more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 3.2 cubic metres more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries.; the Renault Trafic is a medium panel van sharing its platform with the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro..
Which carries more, the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter or the Renault Trafic?
The Renault Trafic, by 529kg.
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