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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs Volkswagen Crafter
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and the Volkswagen Crafter side by side, from the manufacturers' own figures: every version THRIVE tracks, with unverified figures left out.
Where each is stronger
The Volkswagen Crafter is the cheaper way in: from £41,285 excluding VAT, against £50,510 for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
The Volkswagen Crafter carries more: up to 1,229 kg of payload, against 1,199 kg for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
The Volkswagen Crafter has the bigger load area: up to 16.4 m³, against 15.5 m³.
The longest load floor is in the Volkswagen Crafter: 4,855 mm, against 4,810 mm.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs Volkswagen Crafter: the figures
Best figure across each model's versions; the version pages show which version and the source for every number. The stronger figure is in bold.
| Specification | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Volkswagen Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Versions we track | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | electric and diesel | diesel |
| Price from (excluding VAT) | £50,510 | £41,285 |
| Payload, up to | 1,199 kg | 1,229 kg |
| Load volume, up to | 15.5 m³ | 16.4 m³ |
| Official electric range, up to | 161 miles | - |
| DC rapid charging, up to | 115 kW | - |
| Official fuel economy, best | 34.4 mpg | 25.7 mpg |
| Towing (braked), up to | - | 3,000 kg |
| Load length at floor, up to | 4,810 mm | 4,855 mm |
| Load height, up to | 2,009 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Overall length | 5,932 mm to 7,367 mm | 5,986 mm to 7,391 mm |
Every Mercedes-Benz Sprinter versions compared
Every Volkswagen Crafter versions compared
- Volkswagen Crafter Commerce, medium wheelbase with high roof, CR35, 2.0 TDI 140PS FWD 6-speed manual
- Volkswagen Crafter Commerce Plus, long wheelbase Maxi with high roof, CR35, 2.0 TDI 140PS FWD 6-speed manual
- Volkswagen Crafter Commerce, long wheelbase with high roof, CR35, 2.0 TDI 140PS FWD 6-speed manual