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Compare 2 electric vans

Mercedes-Benz eCitan

Van L1 BASE

£32,700 ex VAT

Compare 2 electric vans
Renault Master E-Tech Electric

L3H2 Advance Panel Van 4T

£50,315 ex VAT

Loadspace
Payload
448 kg
1,575 kgBest
Cargo volume
2.9 m³
12 m³Best
Load length
1.81 m
3.73 mBest
Load width
1.26 mBest
-
Load height
1.26 mBest
-
Pallet spaces (Euro)
-
-
Range & charging
Range (WLTP)
176 mi
285 miBest
Range (laden)
-
-
Battery
45 kWh
87 kWhBest
Max charge
75 kW
130 kWBest
DC charge time
38 minBest
50 min
Vehicle dimensions
Length
4.50 m
6.31 m
Width
1.86 m
2.08 m
Height
1.90 m
2.50 m
Wheelbase
2.72 m
4.21 m
Kerb weight
1,707 kgBest
2,425 kg
Gross weight (GVW)
2,230 kg
4,000 kgBest
Towing (braked)
1,270 kg
2,500 kgBest
Performance
Power
90 kW
105 kWBest
Torque
245 Nm
300 NmBest
Top speed
82 mphBest
55 mph
Drive type
fwd
fwd

Which one is right for your fleet?

Choose the

Mercedes-Benz eCitan(Van L1 BASE)

if...

  • you carry awkward, long or oversized items - load width is class-leading at 1.26 m.
  • you carry awkward, long or oversized items - load height is class-leading at 1.26 m.
  • turnaround time matters more than peak kW - it spends the least time on the rapid charger (38 min).
  • vehicle dimensions or weight matter for your bays, parking or licence - kerb weight works in your favour at 1,707 kg.

Class-leading specs

  • 1.26 m load width
  • 1.26 m load height
  • 38 min dc charge time
  • 1,707 kg kerb weight

Choose the

Renault Master E-Tech Electric(L3H2 Advance Panel Van 4T)

if...

  • your routes are weight-limited, not volume-limited - it carries the most at 1,575 kg.
  • your loads are bulky rather than heavy - it has the most usable cargo space at 12 m³.
  • you carry awkward, long or oversized items - load length is class-leading at 3.73 m.
  • your duty cycle is long or charging stops are costly - WLTP range tops the comparison at 285 mi.

Class-leading specs

  • 1,575 kg payload
  • 12 m³ cargo volume
  • 3.73 m load length
  • 285 mi range (wltp)

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Compare vehicle dimensions using scaled drawings and common UK depot and parking references.

Compare against:
Mercedes-Benz eCitan Van L1 BASE4.50 × 1.86 × 1.90 m
Renault Master E-Tech Electric L3H2 Advance Panel Van 4T6.31 × 2.08 × 2.50 m
Standard UK car parking bay2,400 mm wide × 4,800 mm long

Side view (length × height)

Top view (length × width)

Length difference
1.81 m
Width difference
0.22 m
Height difference
0.60 m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the cheapest of these vans?

The Mercedes-Benz eCitan Van L1 BASE has the lowest listed price in this catalogue comparison at £32,700 ex VAT (before grants). Check a current quotation and compare running costs, maintenance and residual values alongside the purchase price.

Which has the longest range?

On WLTP figures, the Renault Master E-Tech Electric L3H2 Advance Panel Van 4T goes furthest between charges at 285 miles. Expect 70-80% of that in real-world UK conditions, less again when fully laden or in winter.

Which charges fastest on DC?

The Renault Master E-Tech Electric L3H2 Advance Panel Van 4T has the highest listed peak DC charging rate in this comparison at 130 kW. Review the 10-80% charging time and average kW alongside the peak figure when planning charging stops during a shift.

Which can carry the most weight?

The Renault Master E-Tech Electric L3H2 Advance Panel Van 4T has the highest payload at 1,575 kg. Remember that gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the limit your driver licence is checked against - payload is GVW minus kerb weight.

Which has the most cargo space?

The Renault Master E-Tech Electric L3H2 Advance Panel Van 4T has the largest listed cargo volume in this comparison at 12 m³. For bulky loads, compare cargo volume alongside payload, load length and Euro pallet capacity to assess the available space.

Are any of these eligible for the Plug-in Van Grant?

Most electric vans on sale in the UK that meet the £35k cap and CO2 criteria qualify - £2,500 for small vans (under 2,500 kg GVW) and £5,000 for large vans (2,500-4,250 kg GVW). Always confirm grant status with the dealer at the point of order.

Also consider

Other electric vans with comparable specifications to explore if the shortlisted vehicles do not meet your fleet requirements.

Use the listed manufacturer specifications as a comparison guide. Confirm the exact configuration and figures with the dealer before ordering.