2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel

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Rating6.1

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Fullsize Van
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$32,495 - $57,085
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on February 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The walk-through cabin offers incredible interior space

Underpowered base engine

It gets a warm/cool air duct to the rear compartment

The base engine is fuel efficient for a van

Relatively higher price compared to rivals

It also gets some minor feature revisions

Easily maneuverable for its size

Specs & Features

$42,650

price

161 hp @ 3800 rpm

horsepower

265 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.1L 4cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

In the world of Cargo Vans, the 2017 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 $36,495. With 4 trims on offer, prices reach around $56,060. 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 Premium Appearance Package, Active Safety Plus Package, or Driver Comfort Package along with different wheelbases and roof height options, improving either form or function. The standard engine on offer is a 2.1L turbocharged inline-4 diesel engine mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. This engine maintains a combined MPG of 15 while making 161 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. However, if more power is required, one can get a 3.0L diesel V6 engine. This engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, making 188 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque.

Buying Advice

Our choice is the top-level 3500 trim with an extended wheelbase for a specious interior and better load ratings. On the features front, it comes with 16-inch steel wheels, hill start assists, a passenger-side sliding rear door, a front five-speaker sound system with an auxiliary audio jack, a wood cargo floor, air-conditioning, 270-degree-opening rear doors, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and a USB port.

Trims

    2500
    $36,495 onwards
    • Engine: 2.1L 4cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 161 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 12.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    3500
    $38,695 onwards
    • Engine: 2.1L 4cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 161 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 12.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg
    Base
    $32,495 onwards
    • Engine: 2.1L 4cyl 7A
    • Horsepower: 161 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 12.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    2500 Worker
    $33,490 onwards
    • Engine: 2.1L 4cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 161 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 12.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    3500XD
    $40,695 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: 17 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$32,495- $57,085

Engine

diesel

Rating

6.14

Horsepower

188 hp @ 3800 rpm

Torque

325 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

Capacity

12

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$31,610- $43,370

Gasoline

7.6

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

2

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$21,330- $30,400

Gasoline

6.13

131 hp @ 5200 rpm

139 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

2

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$29,995- $39,840

Gasoline

7.09

280 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4175 rpm

2

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2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    12.2 sec18.6 sec-
    7.5 sec15.9 sec108 mph
    8.1 sec--
    11.1 sec19.2 sec95 mph

    2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      ---24.5 gal.- -
      24 mpg26 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.348/377 mi.
      15 mpg19 mpg17 mpg25 gal.-
      ---24 gal.-

      2017 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.94.7 in.7.9 in.144.3 in.
        219.9 in.81.3 in.83.6 in.6 in.129.9 in.
        195 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.

        2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          65.7 cu.ft.96.6 cu.ft.319.1 cu.ft.
          122.7 cu.ft.178 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.
          246 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.
          283 cu.ft.-80 cu.ft.

          2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            120.1 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.319.1 cu.ft.74 ft.
            100.7 cu.ft.246 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.-
            190.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.-
            80 cu.ft.283 cu.ft.80 cu.ft.-

            2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Diesel vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3513 lbs.- -
              7100 lbs.3680 lbs.4866 lbs.
              5100 lbs.3990 lbs.4559 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1480 lbs.3260 lbs.

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