Head to head
Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van vs Peugeot Boxer
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.. The Peugeot Boxer is a large panel van offered in four lengths and three heights, shared with the citroen relay and fiat ducato..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van | Peugeot Boxer | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1157-1165 kg (L2H2, 3.5t); 958-966 kg (L4H2, 3.5t); up to 2479 kg (L2H2, 5.0t, 515/517) | 1570 kg (L2H1, 335); 1495 kg (L3H2, 335); 1410 kg (L4H2, 435); 1865 kg (L4H2, 440, 4.005t); 690 kg (e-Boxer, L3H2 electric) |
| Load volume | 10.5 m3 (L2H2); 14.0 m3 (L3H2); 15.5 m3 (L4H2) | 10 m3 (L2H1); 13 m3 (L3H2); 15-17 m3 (L4H2/L4H3) |
| Load length | 3375 mm (L2H2); 4810 mm (L4H2) | - |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 3000 kg braked (335/435, 3.5t GVW); 2500 kg braked (440, 4.005t GVW) |
Sources: Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van, Peugeot Boxer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the Boxer if...
The Boxer's 440 derivative pushes GVW to just over 4 tonnes for a substantial payload jump, which is why it is a frequent base vehicle for Luton and tipper conversions used by UK removals firms.
Full Boxer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van and the Peugeot Boxer?
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.; the Peugeot Boxer is a large panel van offered in four lengths and three heights, shared with the Citroen Relay and Fiat Ducato..
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