2022 Mercedes Sprinter Vs 2022 Ford Transit: Which Cargo Van Is Objectively Superior?

Today I compare a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 to a Ford Transit 250!

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[geraldnomads]

I'm staying with my Ford Transit because I can take my van anywhere for service unlike Mercedes sprinter. And most importantly the maintenance is a lot cheaper.

[cristianm-uvup]

I have a 2016 Sprinter 4x4, bought new, still perfect now at 127, 000 miles. The ScanGauge shows DEF at 25% so no emission problems any time soon. Average mpg over the last 24, 000 miles=18.3. Never had a problem with it, only regular maintenance which is easy to do in my own driveway. Parts are not expensive but labor at the dealership is. I chose the Sprinter for being the only van with 4x4 at that time, otherwise I would have bought a Ford AWD for the cheaper and more accessible maintenance. Diesel engines are not popular in the US as personal vehicles but all heavy duty commercial/industrial engines are diesel for a reason. In Europe I saw several Sprinters with more than 1million km(620, 000miles) still in use for commuting service.

[rockybear]

I have a 2016 4x4 Sprinter. About 190000 kilometers. Living in the mountains British Columbia Canada. No complaints. Love my Sprinter

[VIccs]

I would’ve liked to see other comparisons like average cost of ownership, common problems with each vehicle, annual fuel costs, reliability, etc.

[slicktype]

Great comparison. I'm thinking of trading in my 2018 Transit and was looking into the Sprinter. After this video, I'm sold on the Transit once again! Gotta love that massive touch screen!!

[ernielatham-brown]

I have owned 10 Mercedes products but just ordered a Ford Transit mainly due to service cost and number of places for service which is much better than the Mercedes

[KiwiMoto]

my new 3.5 148 (high roof) Transit just arrived after being on backorder for 9 months. So worth the wait. Its amazing and has the same engine as my F-150 truck which has been rock solid. Ford have really up'd their game lately..

[tjonesauto]

The Sprinters notorious ignition countdown to zero starts. This alone makes me chose the Transit every time. That Sprinters diesel pollution system becomes glitchy after 130k. If you get a sprinter, keep $6k on standby for that DPF filter and nox sensors

[edwardp]

Opening the door to fuel makes it harder for someone to steal your fuel....pretty smart idea if you ask me

[Transit_my-way]

You can also get heavy duty flooring on the transit as an option/upgrade from the vinyl floors.

[WarNoodle]

No one could syphon your gas if they can't open the door. I think its a brilliant design. Especially these days with gas going so high, people going to get desperate.

[ykalakemendunbar]

Suggestion; give more details regarding specs for each cargo van. Differences between gas and diesel. Pro and cons of each brand vehicle, known issues for each etc.

[pbwmanagement]

Really is a no brainer, hands down Ford for the win.
I have spent many years driving 350 Econolines then Transits as well as the Freightliner / Sprinter along with the Dodge ram and GMC G20 / Savanna.
Back in the day GMC made a good work van but fast-forward to today, Transit is the only way to go.

[ckabe]

Definitely like the Ford transit van especially with the fuel door, considering gas prices today and people stealing gas from the tank, smart design on ford's part

[hoppy]

It would of been super nice to see inside cargo space capacity and carrying weight capacity since this was a comparison on cargo vans.

[miron]

Transit outclasses. Sprinter is good with the interior (more space), drive position and technological aspects inside. But engine and drive performance, mainly the power 😅. Yes, of course sprinter looks extremely elegant ❤️

[johnambro]

Sprinter all the way! Ford had a great diesel years ago, the merc has nicer interior, tow more, better mileage for sure. May cost more for maintenance but clearly better overall. Better choice for conversion to a camper van.

[Snarfimus]

I would pick Transit, AWD beats 4x4 in crap weather/mud where 4x4 is just better for heavier loads. Also there is 3000 ford service centers across the states vs Mercedes 300. This means local shops can fix your transit vs going to a mercedes dealership everytime, and the price of parts is cheaper on the Transit side.

[ebnhahn]

It seems to me these two vans are different from a Trim level point of view. I know for a fact you can get a Cargo transit van with better looking wheels and better seats.

[Transit_my-way]

Ford transit is better imo and cheaper too. Ford more bang for the buck and better dimensions
It's wider and taller inside.