Mercedes-Benz Sprinter racking - sizes & the kit that fits
Load length, offside and nearside fit, and roof height for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, with the StowPro kit built for each body. Both the 2011-2018 van and the 2018-on van are covered.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter load dimensions & the kit that fits
| Body | Also searched as | Load length | Load height | Offside run | Nearside run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L12011-2018 | Compact | 2,600 mm | H1 1,650 / H2 1,940 mm | 2,250 mm | 1,250 mm |
| L12018 on | Compact | 2,732 mm | H1 1,789 / H2 2,079 / H3 2,243 mm | 2,250 mm | 1,250 mm |
| L22011-2018 | Standard | 3,265 mm | H1 1,650 / H2 1,940 mm | 2,500 mm | 1,250 mm |
| L22018 on | Standard | 3,397 mm | H1 1,789 / H2 2,079 / H3 2,243 mm | 2,750 mm | 1,250 mm |
| L32011-2018 | Long | 4,300 mm | H1 1,650 / H2 1,940 mm | 3,750 mm | 2,030 mm |
| L32018 on | Long | 4,410 mm | H1 1,789 / H2 2,079 / H3 2,243 mm | 3,750 mm | 2,030 mm |
| L42018 on | Extra-long | 4,810 mm | H1 1,789 / H2 2,079 / H3 2,243 mm | 3,750 mm | 2,030 mm |
2011-2018: load width 1,780 mm · between wheel arches 1,350 mm · roof heights H1 1,650 / H2 1,940 / H3 2,140 mm · side door aperture 1,300 mm. 2018 on: load width 1,787 mm · between wheel arches 1,412 mm (FWD; ~1,350 mm RWD and twin-wheel) · roof heights H1 1,789 / H2 2,079 / H3 2,243 mm (FWD) · side door aperture ~1,273 mm. Sliding door nearside on both.
Offside or nearside?
Bird's-eye view of a typical UK right-hand-drive van, with the standard single nearside sliding door.
The longer run
The offside normally has no door breaking it up, so it takes the longest continuous racking run — the best wall for long items and full-height units.
Choose: Offside Only
Around the side door
The sliding load door splits this wall, so the nearside kit is modular fore and aft of the aperture, keeping loading access clear.
Choose: Nearside Only
Racking both walls? The Full Kit covers offside and nearside together.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter floor dimensions from manufacturer/reference data; offside and nearside run widths from StowPro kit specifications. The 2011-2018 rows are the previous-shape Sprinter (906); the 2018-on rows are the current van (907). FWD and RWD Sprinters differ: RWD loses roughly 70-100 mm of internal height and twin-rear-wheel models narrow the wheel-arch gap to ~1,350 mm. The L1 and L3 kits fit both generations; the L2 takes a different kit on each. For a 2011-2018 L4, ask us.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter racking - common questions
What length racking fits in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter L1 on the offside?
On a 2018-on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter L1 the StowPro Offside kit runs 2,250 mm of shelving along a 2,732 mm load floor; on the 2011-2018 Sprinter L1 it is the same 2,250 mm kit along a 2,600 mm floor.
The offside (driver's side) has no sliding door breaking it up, so it takes your longest run before the rear doors. For this side only choose the Offside Only kit; for both walls choose the Full Kit.
How long is the load area in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
The 2018-on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter load length is 2,732 mm on the L1, 3,397 mm on the L2, 4,410 mm on the L3 and 4,810 mm on the L4; the 2011-2018 Sprinter is 2,600 mm on the L1, 3,265 mm on the L2 and 4,300 mm on the L3, measured along the floor.
Load width is 1,787 mm on the 2018-on van, narrowing to 1,412 mm (FWD) between the wheel arches; the 2011-2018 van is 1,780 mm wide and 1,350 mm between the arches. StowPro build a kit for each of these bodies, so you match the rack to your exact van.
Do the 2011-2018 and the 2018-on Sprinter take the same racking?
The L1 and L3 do: the same StowPro kits fit both generations. The L2 takes a different kit on each, with a 2,500 mm offside run on the 2011-2018 L2 and 2,750 mm on the longer 2018-on L2.
Pick your generation in the van search or read the table above, and if your van is from around 2018 check the shape rather than the year: the 2018-on van (907) has the wider 1,412 mm gap between the wheel arches on front-wheel-drive models. For a 2011-2018 L4, ask us.
Do I need the nearside or offside racking kit for my Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
Choose the Offside (driver's side) kit for the longest uninterrupted run, the Nearside (passenger side) kit to rack around the sliding door, or the Full Kit to fit out both walls.
On both generations of the Sprinter the standard sliding load door is on the nearside, so that side is split into shorter modules while the offside takes the longer run. Most trades kitting out a whole van take the Full Kit.
Will racking fit between the wheel arches in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
Yes. There is 1,412 mm between the wheel arches on a front-wheel-drive 2018-on Sprinter and 1,350 mm on the 2011-2018 van (and on rear-wheel-drive and twin-wheel 2018-on models), and StowPro units are sized to sit within that width.
Above the arches the load area opens out to 1,787 mm on the 2018-on van and 1,780 mm on the 2011-2018 van, so upper shelves can be wider than the floor-level base.
How much headroom is there for tall racking in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
The 2018-on Sprinter offers H1 1,789 / H2 2,079 / H3 2,243 mm of internal load height on front-wheel-drive models; the 2011-2018 Sprinter offers H1 1,650 / H2 1,940 / H3 2,140 mm.
Check your roof code (H1/H2/H3) before choosing full-height shelving: the standard roof takes less than the high or super-high, and the kits listed for these vans are 1,500 mm frames, so they need an H1 or taller roof with clearance to spare.
Does front- or rear-wheel drive change the racking fit on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
It can. Rear-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans sit higher, losing roughly 70-100 mm of internal height, and twin-rear-wheel models narrow the gap between the wheel arches.
The load length is unchanged, so the offside and nearside kit choice is the same; just allow for the lower roof height and check the arch width if you're on twin wheels.
Will fitting racking reduce my Mercedes-Benz Sprinter payload?
Racking uses some of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter's payload, but StowPro units are built from lightweight load-rated steel to keep that to a minimum.
Fit only the side or sides you need (Offside, Nearside or Full Kit) and keep heavy stock low and central to protect your remaining payload and handling.
What's the longest item I can carry down the side of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
Long items travel at floor level: the load length, 4,810 mm on a 2018-on L4 or 4,300 mm on a 2011-2018 L3, is measured along the floor, and StowPro racking sits against the wall so the load floor in front of it stays clear.
Don't plan on carrying a full-length item on top of the racking. Higher up, the bulkhead and cab seats intrude, so the usable length above the floor is shorter than the floor figure. The offside kit itself runs 3,750 mm along the wall on either generation's L3; tell us your body and year and we'll confirm what fits.














