2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel

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Rating6.3

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Fullsize Van
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$33,995 - $56,730
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on February 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Roomy cabin

Aging interior and exterior design

Super high-roof discontinued

Highly configurable

Dated infotainment system

Updated features list

Unlike rivals, it also has an optional all-wheel drive system

Costs more than fellow cargo vans

Specs & Features

$33,995

price

188 hp @ 3800 rpm

horsepower

325 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

torque

5-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 5A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

In the world of Cargo Vans, the 2018 Mercedes Sprinter Diesel Cargo Van is a well-known name. Belonging to the fullsize van segment, the Mercedes Sprinter Diesel Cargo Van competes with the Ford Transit Diesel Cargo Van, the Chevrolet Express 2500 Diesel Cargo Van, and the GMC Savana 2500 Diesel Cargo Van. The base trim starts at around an MSRP of $33,995. With 4 trims on offer, prices reach around $42,670. Traditionally offered bareboned, Cargo Vans can be equipped to fill the need of the buyer. The Sprinter Diesel Cargo Van too can be equipped with packages such as Convenience Package, Active Safety Plus Package with Parktronic, or Driver Comfort Package along with different wheelbases and roof height options, improving either form or function. The 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine on offer here feels potent enough. It is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission and makes 188 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque.

Buying Advice

With two wheelbase and two roof height choices along with various load rating trims, the Sprinter Cargo Van has a high degree of customizability. You can either select the regular 2500 trims or approach the 3500 trims for heavy-duty requirements. That said, there are numerous packages available that add convenience or safety features. There are also packages for cargo protection and towing.

Trims

    2500
    $33,995 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 188 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 325 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 12.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    3500
    $41,360 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 188 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 325 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 12.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    Worker
    $36,495 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 188 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 325 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 12.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 96 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    3500XD
    $42,670 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 4WD 5A
    • Horsepower: 188 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 325 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 12 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -

Compare to similar cars

Price

$33,995- $57,725

Engine

diesel

Rating

6.28

Horsepower

188 hp @ 3800 rpm

Torque

325 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

Capacity

12

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$32,380- $45,640

Gasoline

7.23

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

2

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$21,900- $22,900

Gasoline

7.31

131 hp @ 5200 rpm

139 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

2

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$29,995- $39,545

Gasoline

7.06

280 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4175 rpm

2

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2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    12.4 sec--
    7.5 sec15.9 sec108 mph
    8.1 sec--
    11.1 sec19.2 sec95 mph

    2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      ---24.5 gal.-
      24 mpg26 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.348/377 mi.
      15 mpg18 mpg17 mpg25 gal.-
      ---24 gal.-

      2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        233.3 in.79.7 in.94.5 in.7.9 in.144.3 in.
        219.9 in.81.3 in.83.6 in.6 in.129.9 in.
        195.4 in.82.7 in.91.7 in.6.9 in.118 in.
        186.3 in.68.1 in.73.7 in.6.5 in.115.2 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          319.1 cu.ft.100 cu.ft.319.1 cu.ft.
          122.7 cu.ft.187 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.
          259 cu.ft.-80 cu.ft.
          246 cu.ft.152.9 cu.ft.83.9 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            59.8 cu.ft.319.1 cu.ft.319.1 cu.ft.
            16.5 cu.ft.246 cu.ft.83.9 cu.ft.
            190.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.
            80 cu.ft.259 cu.ft.80 cu.ft.

            2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              5000 lbs.3501 lbs.5049 lbs.
              11560 lbs.1480 lbs.3271 lbs.
              7100 lbs.3680 lbs.2788 lbs.
              5100 lbs.4000 lbs.4551 lbs.

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