Head to head
Iveco Daily vs Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van
The Iveco Daily is a large van and chassis cab range with unusually high gvw options for a van-class vehicle.. 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..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Iveco Daily | Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1500-2250 kg (3.0m wheelbase) | 1157-1165 kg (L2H2, 3.5t); 958-966 kg (L4H2, 3.5t); up to 2479 kg (L2H2, 5.0t, 515/517) |
| Load volume | 7.3 m3 (3.0m wheelbase); 8.7-10.2 m3 (3.45m wheelbase); up to 17.2 m3 (longest wheelbases) | 10.5 m3 (L2H2); 14.0 m3 (L3H2); 15.5 m3 (L4H2) |
| Gross weight | 3.5-7.0 tonnes | - |
| Load compartment width | 1800 mm (all variants) | - |
| Load length | - | 3375 mm (L2H2); 4810 mm (L4H2) |
Sources: Iveco Daily, Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Daily if...
The Daily's GVW range stretches to 7 tonnes, well beyond most van-class rivals, which makes it a common choice where a job needs more payload than a 3.5t van but a full truck licence is impractical for the driver.
Full Daily specifications →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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Iveco Daily and the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van?
The Iveco Daily is a large van and chassis cab range with unusually high GVW options for a van-class vehicle.; 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..
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