Head to head
Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Vauxhall Vivaro carries 610kg more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 3.7 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Vauxhall Vivaro carries 610kg more.
- Load volume: the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 3.7 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Load volume | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Towing capacity | up to 2000 kg | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
| Gross weight | up to 4250 kg | - |
| Load length | - | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
Sources: Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter, Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the eSprinter if...
- you want one that holds 3.7 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 →Buy or hire the Vivaro if...
- you want one that carries 610kg more
The Vivaro is Vauxhall's medium-van answer to the Transit Custom, with Medium and Long/XL body lengths and a battery-electric option aimed at fleets moving to zero-emission urban delivery.
Full Vivaro specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vauxhall Vivaro carries 610kg more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter holds 3.7 cubic metres more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries.; the Vauxhall Vivaro is a medium panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Trafic, offered in diesel and electric..
Which carries more, the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter or the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vauxhall Vivaro, by 610kg.
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