Mercedes-Benz Vito racking — sizes & the kit that fits
Load length, offside and nearside fit, and roof height for the Mercedes-Benz Vito, with the StowPro kit built for each body.
Mercedes-Benz Vito (2014 on) load dimensions & the kit that fits
| Body | Also searched as | Load length | Load height | Offside run | Nearside run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Compact | 2,586 mm | 1,391 mm | 1,650 mm | 1,000 mm |
| L2 | Long | 2,821 mm | 1,391 mm | 2,000 mm | 1,000 mm |
| L3 | Extra-long | 3,061 mm | 1,391 mm | 2,250 mm | 1,250 mm |
Load width 1,685 mm · between wheel arches 1,270 mm · roof heights 1,391 mm (single roof height) · side door aperture ~1,030 mm (nearside).
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 Vito floor dimensions from manufacturer/reference data. Offside and nearside run widths are taken from StowPro product listings.
Mercedes-Benz Vito racking — common questions
What length racking fits in a Mercedes-Benz Vito L1 on the offside?
On a Mercedes-Benz Vito L1 the offside gives the longest single racking run, along a load length of 2,586 mm.
The StowPro Offside kit runs 1,650 mm of shelving before the rear doors — the driver's-side wall is the best place for your longest run. 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 Vito?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito load length is 2,586 mm on the L1, 2,821 mm on the L2 and 3,061 mm on the L3, measured along the floor.
Load width is 1,685 mm, narrowing to 1,270 mm between the wheel arches. StowPro build a kit for each of these bodies, so you match the rack to your exact van.
Do I need the nearside or offside racking kit for my Mercedes-Benz Vito?
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 the Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 Vito?
Yes — there's 1,270 mm between the wheel arches on the Mercedes-Benz Vito, and StowPro units are sized to sit within that width.
Above the arches the load area opens out to 1,685 mm, so upper shelves can be wider than the floor-level base.
Will fitting racking reduce my Mercedes-Benz Vito payload?
Racking uses some of the Mercedes-Benz Vito's payload, but StowPro units are built from lightweight load-rated steel to keep that to a minimum.
Fit only the side(s) 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 Vito?
Long items travel at floor level in a Mercedes-Benz Vito: the 3,061 mm load length on the largest body 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 2,250 mm along the wall; tell us your body and roof and we'll confirm what fits.















