2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

　　

2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Review

byKurt NiebuhrSenior Vehicle Test Editor

　　Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of zzdcar' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.

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　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　Whether it's for hauling cargo, carrying passengers or just going on a family camping trip, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is at the ready. This full-size van offers a cavernous cargo capacity and more variations and customization options than we care to count, but it also offers plenty of modern technology and refinement. As a bonus, the Sprinter is available with both gasoline and torquey diesel engines as well as all-wheel drive.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

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　　Sprinter 1500 144" WB Cargo

　　1500 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $38,300 MSRP2500 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $39,600 MSRP2500 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $42,900 MSRP2500 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $44,920 MSRP2500 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $53,420 MSRP2500 144" WB Crew 3dr Van (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $43,400 MSRP2500 144" WB Crew 3dr Van (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $46,700 MSRP2500 144" WB Crew 3dr Van (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $48,720 MSRP2500 144" WB Crew 3dr Van 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $57,220 MSRP1500 144" WB Passenger 3dr Van (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $45,300 MSRP2500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $45,340 MSRP2500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $48,640 MSRP2500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) (Most Popular) - $50,660 MSRP2500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Ext Van w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $50,660 MSRP2500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Ext Van w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $52,680 MSRP2500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van 4WD w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $59,160 MSRP2500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Ext Van 4WD w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $61,180 MSRP3500 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $45,430 MSRP3500 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $47,450 MSRP2500 144" WB Passenger 3dr Van (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $46,600 MSRP2500 144" WB Passenger 3dr Van (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $49,900 MSRP2500 144" WB Passenger 3dr Van (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $51,920 MSRP2500 144" WB Passenger 3dr Van 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $60,420 MSRP3500XD 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $47,900 MSRP3500XD 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $49,920 MSRP3500XD 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van 4WD DRW (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $58,420 MSRP3500 144" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $49,230 MSRP3500 144" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $51,250 MSRP2500 170" WB Crew 3dr Van w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $49,700 MSRP2500 170" WB Crew 3dr Van w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $53,000 MSRP2500 170" WB Crew 3dr Van w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $55,020 MSRP2500 170" WB Crew 3dr Van 4WD w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $63,520 MSRP4500 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $50,100 MSRP4500 144" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $52,120 MSRP3500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $51,170 MSRP3500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $53,190 MSRP3500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Ext Van DRW w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $53,190 MSRP3500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Ext Van DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $55,210 MSRP3500XD 144" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $51,700 MSRP3500XD 144" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $53,720 MSRP3500XD 144" WB Crew 3dr Van 4WD DRW (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $62,220 MSRP3500XD 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $53,640 MSRP3500XD 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $55,660 MSRP3500XD 170" WB Cargo 3dr Ext Van DRW w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $55,660 MSRP3500XD 170" WB Cargo 3dr Ext Van DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $57,680 MSRP3500XD 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van 4WD DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $64,160 MSRP3500XD 170" WB Cargo 3dr Ext Van 4WD DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $66,180 MSRP4500 144" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $53,900 MSRP4500 144" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $55,920 MSRP3500 170" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $55,530 MSRP3500 170" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $57,550 MSRP4500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $55,840 MSRP4500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $57,860 MSRP4500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Ext Van DRW w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $57,860 MSRP4500 170" WB Cargo 3dr Ext Van DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $59,880 MSRP2500 170" WB Passenger 3dr Van w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $57,940 MSRP2500 170" WB Passenger 3dr Van w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $59,960 MSRP3500XD 170" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $58,000 MSRP3500XD 170" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $60,020 MSRP3500XD 170" WB Crew 3dr Van 4WD DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $68,520 MSRP4500 170" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $60,200 MSRP4500 170" WB Crew 3dr Van DRW w/High Roof (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) - $62,220 MSRP

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　　$284/mo

　　Avg. Large Van

　　The Ford Transit is another modern van that essentially matches the versatility, comfort and capabilities of the Sprinter, while the Ram ProMaster offers a more utilitarian take on the modern van, albeit at a lower price. If a full-size van isn't going to fit into your life, let alone your driveway, compact vans like the Ford Transit Connect and Mercedes-Benz Metris offer plenty of customization options and are generally easier to drive around town. To see if the capabilities of the Sprinter are a match for your business or lifestyle, read our Expert Rating below.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

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　　Average

　　7.4

　　out of 10

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Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the Sprinter drive? We tested a 2500-series passenger van with the base gasoline-powered four-cylinder engine. Getting around town is easy thanks to its well-tuned automatic transmission and easy off-the-line power delivery. But 188 hp just isn't enough to get this van moving with any authority, and that's especially the case if you've got a heavy load or you're going up a grade. We recommend upgrading to the turbodiesel V6.

　　Our van's brakes were also underwhelming and didn't provide as much stopping confidence as we'd like. Steering and handling, however, lead the class. If you're taking the Scout troop on a mountain retreat, you likely won't have any reservations driving the Sprinter up curvy mountain roads.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Sprinter? The Sprinter doesn't have typical Mercedes-Benz levels of comfort, but it does lead the passenger van segment when it comes to seat comfort. The ride quality is quite stiff, but a full load of passengers and their stuff will likely settle things down a bit.

　　This big barn-shaped vehicle makes a bit of noise on the road, especially as the wind passes over the tall windshield and large side mirrors. But there isn't much noise from the road or from the four-cylinder engine, even at full throttle. The climate control system deals with high temps relatively well, which is important for a large group on a road trip.

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