Head to head
Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter vs Vauxhall Movano
The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the sprinter large van, offered with 81kwh or 113kwh batteries.. 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 eSprinter | Vauxhall Movano | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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 | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) | 10.0 m3 (L2H1); 13.0-15.0 m3 (L3H2/L3H3); 17.0 m3 (L4H3) |
| Towing capacity | up to 2000 kg | 2500 kg (diesel, standard); 3000 kg (diesel, Heavy) |
| Gross weight | up to 4250 kg | - |
Sources: Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter, Vauxhall Movano. 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 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 eSprinter and the Vauxhall Movano?
The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries.; 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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