Mercedes Vito dimensions (2015-on)
This page features full details of the practicality of the 2015-onwards Mercedes-Benz Vito van, including load area dimensions, payload capacity and towing rating.
If you're looking for info on how this van drives, what the cab's like and whether it's worth the money, check out our main Mercedes-Benz Vito review page.
We also have a separate Mercedes-Benz eVito electric van dimensions page.
The current Mercedes-Benz Vito panel van comes in two wheelbases and three body lengths, but only one roof height.
Initially the body lengths were labelled Compact, Long and Extra Long, but in January 2019 Mercedes changed these to L1, L2 and L3.
Mercedes-Benz Vito van exterior dimensions:
| Mercedes Vito | L1 | L2 | L3 |
| Exterior length | 4,895mm | 5,140mm | 5,370mm |
| Exterior height | 1,910mm | 1,910mm | 1,910mm |
| Exterior width with door mirrors | 2,249mm | 2,249mm | 2,249mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200mm | 3,200mm | 3,430mm |
Mercedes-Benz Vito L1 load area dimensions
The Vito L1 (or Vito Compact) is the smallest version at 4,895mm in length, and comes on the smaller 3,200mm wheelbase (the measurement between the front and rear axles).
These are the major load area dimensions:
- Maximum load length: 2,586mm
- Maximum load height: 1,391mm
- Maximum load width: 1,685mm
- Width between the wheelarches: 1,270mm
- Load volume: 5.8 cubic metres
Mercedes-Benz Vito L2 load area dimensions
The Vito L2 (or Vito Long) also uses the 3,200mm wheelbase chassis, but stretches to 5,140mm overall body length.
Its major load area dimensions are:
- Maximum load length: 2,821mm
- Maximum load height: 1,391mm
- Maximum load width: 1,685mm
- Width between the wheelarches: 1,270mm
- Load volume: 6.3 cubic metres
Mercedes-Benz Vito L3 load area dimensions
The Vito L3 (or Vito Extra Long) has 5,370mm total body length and a 3,430mm wheelbase.
These are the Vito Extra Long / L3 load area dimensions:
- Maximum load length: 3,061mm
- Maximum load height: 1,391mm
- Maximum load width: 1,685mm
- Width between the wheelarches: 1,270mm
- Load volume: 6.9 cubic metres
What's the Mercedes Vito load area like?
All panel van versions get a full steel bulkhead as standard and a sliding side door on both sides – something that many rivals charge you extra for. Electric operation for the side doors is available, if you're prepared to pay for it.
The standard rear barn doors open to 180 degrees; a tailgate alternative is optional.
You get no bulkhead as standard on crew vans, but you can option a windowed item behind the second row of seats; this helps cut down road noise and improves safety, but may limit your functionality.
Load lashing rings are fitted as standard on every model; lashing rails for the floor and the side of the cargo area are optional.
The standard-fit wood/composite floor covering and hardboard load lining for the sides are high quality and appear to be hardwearing.
An LED lighting strip takes the eye-strain out of finding things in the back after dark.
As with all vans, the Vito's payload and towing capacity varies with specification.
Mercedes-Benz Vito van payload capacity
Maximum payload rating for the Vito L1 is 1,029kg.
Maximum payload rating for the Vito L2 is 1,002kg.
Maximum payload rating for the Vito L3 is 967kg.
To reach the maximum payload you'll need the lowest trim level - Pure - and the highest gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating, which is 3,050kg (3.05 tonnes).
Any extras you add will reduce the amount of payload you can carry. On many vans, this might not be a big deal, but the Vito's maximum payload rating is around 400kg less than the very best medium van rivals. This Mercedes is not the model to choose if you've got heavy hauling to do.
Mercedes-Benz Vito van towing capacity
Maximum towing capacity across the Vito range is 2,500kg with a braked trailer - but that's only for rear-wheel drive models with the upgraded towing pack. Without this, the maximum is 2,000kg.
