specialist vehicle hire - head to head
Mercedes Sprinter vs Peugeot
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Mercedes Sprinter | Peugeot | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Germany | France |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Panel vans, Luton and box bodies, Tippers, Chassis cabs for conversion | panel van, window van, chassis cab, dropside |
| Best known for | Sprinter panel van and chassis cab | Boxer |
Choose Mercedes Sprinter if...
The large-van benchmark, and the chassis a great many Luton, box and specialist conversions start from. Where a job needs more length or payload than a Transit, this is usually what the fleet offers instead.
Look at: Sprinter panel van and chassis cab
Full Mercedes Sprinter profile →Choose Peugeot if...
Peugeot's Boxer is the brand's sole large van, built on the same underpinnings as the Citroen Relay and Fiat Ducato. It is offered in four lengths and three roof heights up to a 4.005t GVW derivative, which makes it a common base vehicle for Luton box, tipper and dropside conversions used by UK removals and trade operators.
Look at: Boxer
Full Peugeot profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Mercedes Sprinter vs Peugeot - common questions
Is Mercedes Sprinter better than Peugeot?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. The large-van benchmark, and the chassis a great many Luton, box and specialist conversions start from. Where a job needs more length or payload than a Transit, this is usually what the fleet offers instead. Peugeot's Boxer is the brand's sole large van, built on the same underpinnings as the Citroen Relay and Fiat Ducato. It is offered in four lengths and three roof heights up to a 4.005t GVW derivative, which makes it a common base vehicle for Luton box, tipper and dropside conversions used by UK removals and trade operators.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Mercedes Sprinter or Peugeot?
Mercedes Sprinter: Widely available and widely converted. Peugeot: The Boxer is a mainstay of UK conversion firms (Luton, tipper, dropside) because of its wide GVW spread, and is sold through Peugeot's UK business/LCV dealer network.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.