Head to head
Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van vs Vauxhall Movano
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.. The Vauxhall Movano is a large panel van built on the same platform as the renault master, offered in diesel and electric..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van | Vauxhall Movano | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1157-1165 kg (L2H2, 3.5t); 958-966 kg (L4H2, 3.5t); up to 2479 kg (L2H2, 5.0t, 515/517) | 1450 kg (L2H1, 3.5t diesel); 1375 kg (L3H2, 3.5t diesel); 2030 kg (L4H2 Heavy, 4.25t diesel); 1480 kg (L3H2, 4.25t electric) |
| Load volume | 10.5 m3 (L2H2); 14.0 m3 (L3H2); 15.5 m3 (L4H2) | 10.0 m3 (L2H1); 13.0-15.0 m3 (L3H2/L3H3); 17.0 m3 (L4H3) |
| Load length | 3375 mm (L2H2); 4810 mm (L4H2) | - |
| Towing capacity | - | 2500 kg (diesel, standard); 3000 kg (diesel, Heavy) |
Sources: Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van, Vauxhall Movano. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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.
Full Panel Van specifications →Buy or hire the Movano if...
The Movano mirrors the Renault Master's engineering and payload spread, and its Heavy derivatives at 4.25t GVW give UK fleets a way to boost payload past 2 tonnes without a driver needing a C1 licence upgrade beyond the standard 3.5t threshold on the base models.
Full Movano specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van and the Vauxhall Movano?
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.; the Vauxhall Movano is a large panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Master, offered in diesel and electric..
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