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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 70% Detailed ratings

Price $48,270 – $78,520 Payments

Fuel consumption N/A

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In addition to a chassis-cab configuration, the versatile Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is available in cargo and touring variants. Customers also have the choice of two- or four-wheel drive, plus a gasoline or diesel engine. When it comes to performance and capability, a model such as the Sprinter 4500 can haul up to 3,070 kilograms and tow a maximum of 3,402 kilograms. Like every other Mercedes-Benz, this one offers the MBUX infotainment system.

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2028 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: What to Expect From the Next Generation

Not so long ago, the commercial van segment was largely dominated by the Big Three in North America. But that dynamic shifted when the automaker with the silver star broke into this American stronghold. In fact, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter alone has transformed the market since launching on this side of …October 27, 2025

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Vanlife, Elevated

Vancouver, BC - There’s absolutely no denying that the idea of dropping it all and hitting the open road to live in a tricked-out school bus or van hasn’t crossed my mind at least once or twice over the past few years especially since the pandemic hit. And I’m not …October 14, 2022

Converting Your Vehicle Into a Camper: What You Need to Know

Features and Tips

The “van life” movement has become so popular over the last 20 years that several companies now sell or rent small vans that are fitted with everything you need for a camping weekend, or a good old road trip across the country. The prices vary widely, some adventure-ready vehicles even …August 15, 2022

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Seeking to Dominate the North-American Fleet Market

CHARLESTON, South Carolina – It was inside a gigantic, and all-new, 1.5-million square-foot assembly plant that Mercedes-Benz unveiled its latest cargo van. The factory, which sits just outside of the very charming city of Charleston, in South Carolina, currently employs 900 people and represents a 500-million-dollar investment for Mercedes-Benz. The …September 7, 2018

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: We're Heading South to Drive it!

When Mercedes-Benz imported its cargo van to the North-American market, little did it know it would be such a sales success. Since then, we’ve seen the Sprinter in different shapes, sizes and colors, even carrying the logos of other brands on its front grille, such as Dodge and Freightliner. Today, …September 3, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Metris

With the Sprinter 4x4 creating a new niche in commercial vehicles in Canada, Mercedes-Benz will expand its commercial fleet this fall with the arrival of the Metris. Known globally as the Vito, this midsize commercial van will be available in cargo and passenger versions, and will be powered by a …March 31, 2015

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4: Doing The Dirty Work

There’s no doubt that the hardest-working passenger vehicles in Canada are pickup trucks. They can be found throughout the country hauling dirt, motorcycles, landscaping equipment, and any other number of work and leisure related articles. For cargo that needs to be sheltered from the elements, there’s the venerable cargo van. March 31, 2015

2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Battle Of The Vans

On a beautiful, sunny day, Mercedes-Benz invited me to come and meet its line of Sprinter vans, updated for 2014. My experience with vans was pretty limited; I’d quickly driven a 1987 GMC Van a few years prior, but that was about it. I felt ill-prepared to compare the new …August 14, 2014

2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: A Garden Shed on Wheels

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been available in North America since 2001. Sold initially as a Freightliner (a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz) product, then as a Mercedes-Benz product and finally as a Dodge during the Daimler-Chrysler fusion, this big van returned to the Mercedes-Benz fold after the bankruptcy of Chrysler and the …December 17, 2013

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Arctic Drive Diary - Days Three and Four

I woke up bright and early on the second-to-last day of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Arctic Drive to find that our idling vans were still going strong in the parking lot of the truck stop in Coldfoot. After topping them up with fuel and anti-gel to keep the diesel from freezing …February 6, 2013

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Arctic Drive Diary - Day Two

Up and ready to roll early on Day Two of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Arctic Drive, I peer out the window into the parking lot to see that blowing snow and morning darkness obscure our fleet of vans as we prepare to depart Fairbanks. Depositing my luggage in the lobby, I …February 5, 2013

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Arctic Drive Diary - Day One

It's early on a Monday morning and I'm sitting in a conference room at a hotel listening to a PowerPoint presentation on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van - you know, the German brand's full-size cargo and passenger option that has been plying North American roads for the past several years. Pretty …February 4, 2013

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Mercedes-Benz Wants Piece of Tesla’s NACS Pie, Too

Stop us if you’ve read something on this topic in the past few weeks. Mercedes-Benz drivers in North America will be able to use Superchargers starting in 2024 following a deal with Tesla . The German automaker will initially offer an adapter that enables its existing CCS-compatible electric vehicles to …July 7, 2023

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is an Electrified Workhorse

The commercial van segment rarely gets flashy auto show unveilings reserved for popular models, nor does it include all the technology that the brand relies on to stand out in other, more consumer-oriented segments. In general, it kind of goes unnoticed in the automotive world. Over the last few years, …February 7, 2023

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Coming to Canada With Many Updates

As announced in March, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gets a series of key updates for 2023. We now have more details to give you about the model that will go on sale in Canada in the first quarter of next year. First of all, the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 is gone. In …August 4, 2022

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to Go With Four Cylinders Only

At around the same time that Ram announced a series of changes to the ProMaster for the 2023 model year, Mercedes-Benz did the same with its own full-size van, the Sprinter . Actually, it all comes down to the powertrain. First, the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 is gone. The 2023 Sprinter …March 9, 2022

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Unveiled

The third generation of the popular commercial van will be on sale during the fourth quarter of 2018 in Canada, and this new version will bring its fair share of novelties and innovations. First of all, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will now be available with one of three drivetrains—front-wheel, rear-wheel …February 7, 2018

Brabus Business Lounge: On-road First Class

People who regularly travelling in first class on international flights often lack options when they have to be driven around in cars. Limousines are comfortable, but sometimes lack amenities. The Mercedes-Benz S Class is a very efficient way of travelling around while working, but it only offers two seats. Brabus …August 27, 2014

Mercedes-Benz will Offer a 4x4 Sprinter Van

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (formerly known as a Dodge) is one of the best commercial vans on the market today. Since the departure of the Ford E-Series, it is one of the best values in the segment. However, many contractors, workers and delivery services stay away from this vehicle for a …March 28, 2014

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4X4 Coming to North America Next Year

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 is slated to arrive in North America in the first quarter of 2015. Until now, the 4x4 variant has been absent from North America, so this is good news for Canadian delivery people who need that little extra something to get through the winter weather. March 7, 2014

Videos

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2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter World Premiere: Presentation

Get a first look of Mercedes-Benz' full-size van, the 2014 Sprinter.

The Car Guide rating 70%

Pros

Very modular
Good four-wheel drive
Efficient driving aids
Optional infotainment system

Cons

Expensive
Fuel consumption
Relatively high maintenance costs
Lacks a little bit of power

Fuel economy	5/10
Reliability	4/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	6/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2021

More driving aids technologies come standard.

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Structure
December 21, 2023
Fuel System
June 23, 2023
Lights And Instruments
March 24, 2023
Powertrain
October 21, 2022
Electrical
July 7, 2022
Visual System
April 27, 2022
Suspension
March 8, 2022
Label
February 10, 2022
Powertrain
December 16, 2021
Electrical
October 7, 2021
Seats And Restraints
August 6, 2021
Visual System
June 4, 2021
Lights And Instruments
April 13, 2021

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