Head to head
Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter vs Renault Master
The Renault Master tows 1.5 tonnes more and carries 285kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Towing capacity: the Renault Master tows 1.5 tonnes more.
- Payload: the Renault Master carries 285kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | Renault Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 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) | 848-873 kg (L1H1); 1254-1551 kg (L2H2); 1157-1384 kg (L3H2); 1377 kg (L3H3) |
| Load volume | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) | 9.0-10.8 m3 (L2H2); 13.0 m3 (L3H2); 14.8 m3 (L3H3) |
| Towing capacity | up to 2000 kg | up to 3.5 tonnes |
| Gross weight | up to 4250 kg | - |
| Load length | - | 3225 mm (L2H2); 3855 mm (L3H2/L3H3) |
Sources: Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter, Renault Master. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the eSprinter if...
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 →Buy or hire the Master if...
- you want one that tows 1.5 tonnes more
- you want one that carries 285kg more
The Master's twin-rear-wheel derivatives at 3,500-4,500 kg GVW give it some of the highest payloads in its class, and its towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes suits trades that also pull a trailer.
Full Master specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter and the Renault Master?
The Renault Master tows 1.5 tonnes more and carries 285kg more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries.; the Renault Master is a large panel van offered from 2.8t to 4.5t GVW, a common choice for removals and long-distance trade fleets..
Which carries more, the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter or the Renault Master?
The Renault Master, by 285kg.
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