Model against model
Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van vs Renault Trafic
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van | Renault Trafic | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1157-1165 kg (L2H2, 3.5t); 958-966 kg (L4H2, 3.5t); up to 2479 kg (L2H2, 5.0t, 515/517) | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) |
| Load volume | 10.5 m3 (L2H2); 14.0 m3 (L3H2); 15.5 m3 (L4H2) | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) |
| Load length | 3375 mm (L2H2); 4810 mm (L4H2) | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van figures and full Renault Trafic figures.
Choose the Panel Van if...
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.
Payload figures are for standard-roof (H2) PRO/SELECT trims at 3.5t GVW (314/316/319 CDI) and the heavier 417 (4.0t) and 515/517/519 (5.0t) derivatives; H1 and H3 roof options carry different volumes.
Full specifications →Choose the Trafic if...
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.
Figures are for standard-roof (H1) van bodies in L1 and L2 lengths; a crew-cab derivative with a shorter load bay is also offered.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van and the Renault Trafic?
Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van: 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. Renault Trafic: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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