Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter
The Ford Transit Custom carries 516kg more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 3.2 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ford Transit Custom carries 516kg more.
- Load volume: the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 3.2 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 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) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | up to 4250 kg |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | up to 2000 kg |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Custom if...
- you want one that carries 516kg more
The Transit Custom is the van most UK hire firms stock as their default medium van, and its L1/L2 length and 280/300/320 weight choices cover most trade and removals jobs without stepping up to a large van.
Full Custom specifications →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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter?
The Ford Transit Custom carries 516kg more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 3.2 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.; the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Custom or the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter?
The Ford Transit Custom, by 516kg.
Can I tow the Ford Transit Custom or the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter on a car licence?
Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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