Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van dimensions and specs (2018-on)

The 2018-onwards Mercedes-Benz Sprinter panel van comes in four lengths and three roof heights, and you can also choose between front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (4x4).

In addition to this, the Sprinter is also available to buy as a chassis cab.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dimensions: Length | Height | Width | Wheelbase | Load Space | Doors

These are the full dimensions specifications of the Mercedes Sprinter panel van; based on official Mercedes data but collated by Parkers - let us know if you think we've got anything wrong.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van length:

Mercedes Sprinter	L1	L2	L3	L4
Exterior length	5,267mm	5,932mm	6,967mm	7,367mm

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van height:

Mercedes Sprinter	H1	H2	H3
Exterior height (FWD)	2,351-2,356mm	2,638mm
Exterior height (RWD)		2,613-2,620mm	2,825-2,831mm
Exterior height (4x4)		2,778-2,785mm	2,995mm

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All heights given by Mercedes are with the van unladen. Exact van height also varies with length: the longer the van, the lower it is (if only by a few millimetres)

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van width:

Mercedes Sprinter	All models
Exterior width including door mirrors	2,345mm

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van wheelbase:

Mercedes Sprinter wheelbase	Short (SWB) L1	Medium (MWB) L2	Long (LWB) L3/L4
Wheelbase length (FWD)	3,259mm	3,924mm
Wheelbase length (RWD)		3,665mm	4,325mm
Wheelbase length (4x4)		3,665mm	4,325mm

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van load area length:

Mercedes Sprinter	L1	L2	L3	L4
Max load length (FWD)	2,732mm	3,397mm
Max load length (RWD)		3,272mm	4,410mm	4,810mm
Max load length (4x4)		3,272mm	4,410mm

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van load area height:

Mercedes Sprinter	H1	H2	H3
Max load height (FWD)	1,798mm	2,079mm
Max load height (RWD)		2,009mm	2,243mm
Max load height (4x4)		2,009mm	2,243mm

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van load area width:

Mercedes Sprinter	FWD	RWD	4x4
Max load width	1,787mm	1,787mm	1,787mm
Width between wheelarches	1,412mm	1,350mm	1,350mm

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van load volume:

Mercedes Sprinter	L1H1	L2H1	L2H2	L3H2	L3H3	L4H2	L4H3
Max load volume (FWD)	7.8m3	9.5m3	11.0m3
Max load volume (RWD)			10.5m3	14.0m3	15.5m3	15.5m3	17.0m3
Max load volume (4x4)			10.5m3	14.0m3	15.5m3

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van rear loading height:

Mercedes Sprinter	L1H1	L2H1	L2H2	L3H2	L3H3	L4H2	L4H3
Step-in height (FWD)	576mm	569mm	566mm
Step-in height (RWD)			626mm	621mm	621mm	617mm	617mm
Step-in height (4x4)			790mm	783mm	782mm

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van door sizes:

Mercedes Sprinter	L1H1	L2H1	L2H2	All other models
Side door height	1,599mm	1,599mm	1,599mm	1,818mm
Side door width	1,009mm	1,260mm	1,260mm	1,260mm
Rear door height	1,631mm	1,550mm	1,927mm	1,846mm
Rear door width	1,555mm	1,555mm	1,553mm	1,555mm

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More info about the cargo area of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The Sprinter goes above and beyond in the design of its load area and the features that go with it – both standard and optional.

For example, the ‘self-arresting’ hinge design on the rear doors makes it easier and safer to open them one-handed, and also removes the need for rubber stops as they automatically prevent themselves from banging into the sides of the van.

The load floor comes as bare metal or with a choice of lightweight plastic or heavy-duty finishing – the first maximising payload where loads can be evenly distributed, the second designed to cope with substantial weight applied at concentrated points, such as via shelving.

Similarly, the rear wheel arches are now available boxed-in with load-bearing panels, maximising the storage space available.

LED strip lighting means you’ll be able to see what you’re doing back there.

Load lashing options range from basic rings to rails that can be fitted to the floor, sides and ceiling (and accessorised with additional restraints such as cross bars and netting to stop things shifting).

There are even moveable pallet supports, designed to stabilise Euro pallets or crates when going round corners.

All Sprinters come with a full-width bulkhead as standard, though this can be deleted if not required.

As with most modern vans, the Sprinter doesn't compare terribly well with older rivals when it comes to maximum payload. Put this down to its robust construction and extensive amount of high-tech equipment.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gross vehicle weight

The Mercedes Sprinter comes in four main gross vehicle weights (GVW):

• 3.0 tonnes (3.0t - 3,000kg) - badges starting with a 2
• 3.5 tonnes (3.5t - 3,500kg) - badges starting with a 3
• 5.0 tonnes (5.0t - 5,000kg) - badges starting with a 5
• 5.5 tonnes (5.5t - 5,500kg) - 4x4 models with badges starting with 5

At launch there was also:

• 4.1 tonnes (4.1t - 4,100kg) - badges starting with a 4

In addition to the above, Mercedes offers the option of downrating and uprating the official GVW of some models. So if buying used, make sure you check the weight-plate on the van to make sure you know exactly what you're getting. 

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter payload:

Mercedes Sprinter	L1	L2	L3	L4
3.0t max payload (FWD)	925kg	852kg
3.5t max payload (FWD)	1,413kg	1,329kg
3.5t max payload (RWD)	1,339kg	1,237kg	1,085kg	1,038kg
5.0t max payload (RWD)			2,372kg	2,306kg
3.5t max payload (4x4)		1,024kg	873kg
5.5t max payload (4x4)		2,813kg	2,649kg

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So, maximum payload for a 3.5t Sprinter is currently 1,413kg for a front-wheel drive model, 1,339kg for a rear-wheel drive model and 1,024kg for a 4x4 model.

Mercedes Sprinter towing capacity

Towing capacity is 750kg unbraked and 2,000kg braked for a standard Sprinter van.

However, Mercedes does offer additional equipment to boost the Sprinter to 2,800kg or 3,500kg braked towing capacity. This is an inexpensive upgrade.