Head to head
Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter carries 498kg more and tows 1 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter carries 498kg more.
- Towing capacity: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter tows 1 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load volume | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | up to 2000 kg | up to 3000 kg braked (3.5t models); up to 3500 kg braked (5.0t CR50) |
| Gross weight | up to 4250 kg | - |
| Load length | - | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) |
Sources: Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter. 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 Crafter if...
- you want one that carries 498kg more
- you want one that tows 1 tonnes more
The Crafter's wide GVW range, up to a 5.0t CR50 derivative, lets it cover jobs that would otherwise need a 7.5t truck, and it is commonly chosen by fleets that also want a driver-friendly cab.
Full Crafter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter carries 498kg more and tows 1 tonnes more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries.; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter is a large panel van offered from 3.0t to 5.0t GVW, VW's rival to the Sprinter and Transit..
Which carries more, the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter, by 498kg.
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