Van Showdown! 2022 Ram ProMaster vs. 2022 Mercedes Sprinter Van: Which Reigns Supreme?

In this video, Andre compares the Ram ProMaster and the Mercedes Sprinter cargo vans. Which is best for hauling your gear and the adventure life? Watch and find out!

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[alexnagel]

The Ram ProMaster is actually a Fiat Ducato, and that same model has been around in europe since 2006, so it's really a 16 year old van, althought it has been stlighly updated along the years.

[marktownsend]

Having a HVAC company in Hawaii since 1992 I have had many vans ranging from Astro vans to E350 with a 7.3 diesel that I put 500k miles on ( 3 transmissions ) at the moment fleet consists of 6 sprinters, 3 of which have the Knapeide service body a Metris and a Transit with the 3.5 Ecco boost which is quicker than a van should be (amazing drive train ) but for comfort and reliability you can’t touch the sprinter, zero breakdowns in over 600k miles

[benilk]

These transporter comparisons are totally missing on youtube. Thanks Andre!

[stephengilstrap]

Ive owned both. The Promaster I bought brand new custom ordered needed cylinder head #2 @71k. Cylinder head #6 @ 91k, and transmission at 104k. We will see what the Sprinter beholds over a 100k journey.

[palebeachbum]

Repairing anything under the hood of either van looks like a difficult and therefore expensive proposition. I don't even understand why vehicles with bare sheet metal interiors, 2 seats, and small engines are so expensive.

[americanrambler]

My preference is the Ram Promaster over the Mercedes Sprinter, primarily on price. It would be a much more close choice between the Ford Transit and the Ram Promaster. But the $15, 000 price increase in the Ram Promaster in the last 2 years really detracts from its value proposition. I am not convinced that a new Ram Promaster now costing over $50, 000 with just a few options is worth it. In the high 30’s and low 40’s, yes, but when it zooms past 50, it’s attractiveness dims considerably.

[eduardolopezlara]

AWESOME VIDEO. I LOVE THE VAN CONTENT, PLEASE BRING MORE OF THIS CONTENT.

Please review the last generation of the Dodge Ram Van Wagons from 1994-2003. I really want you to review this truck and all the American Vans like the Ford Econoline that was sold as a van until 2014 and then they only sold it as a chassis that was updated from the interior in 2021 and also a good review of the Chevrolet Express which is the Last Classic American Van built on a frame.
Thanks The Fast Lane Truck & @TFLClasics.

[SebastianvonGrunf]

Fiat ducato (promaster) is a light duty fwd unibody van, fca's alternative to sprinter is called iveco daily - body on frame rwd

[RVTraveler]

I sold my first Promaster at 225, 000 miles. Just basic maintenance done. Was still going strong.

[markboozer]

Please do a side by side comparison with all of the vans!
Fords too!
Thanks Andre!

[sunchon]

Since they both offer rear doors opening all the way out to sides, it would been cool to have both vans bumper to bumper with rear opened to show load height difference too.

[kj.rising]

I have a v6 diesel spinster. Very happy with it. Use it to haul around my cycling gear so only RWD setup for me. Lower load height, and better mileage. Get about 21/22 mpg on hwy.

Love fit and finish on interior on the sprinter as well. Personal vehicle not for business.

[kalef]

blows my mind they charge 46K+ for a motor, transmission strapped to an empty metal box. such a premium for the van lifers and commercial use. I found a used 2017 promaster halff converteed for 24k. 58k miles thinking of getting it

[bowlnoodles]

I have a 2018 RAM Promaster 2500, and fully built out. I get 14-15 MPG keeping it between 65-70 mph.

[Scrambler]

The Ford Transit high roof is the only one I can stand up in so it's the best choice for me.
But besides that I think the Transit with the 3.5 ecoboost with the twin turbo is the best choice for vanlife. With a full build out the weight makes those 2 vans snails going up steep mountains.

[Van_Liberty]

The Dodge is the better choice, unless you want service center rejection, high parts cost and service costs. Not to mention that some MB dealers turn away Sprinter work. This is especially true with factory camper van builds and home built units. See it many times...

[kevinbarry]

Great video, but we're missing the Ford transit

[kelvinhill]

I’ve been driving a 2021 long wheelbase high roof Sprinter for work. The interior is that same as this one. It’s a 2.5L four cylinder turbo diesel. It goes really well, even with 1000kg in the back. My biggest gripe with it is the throttle lag. I’ve had many occasions when I have floored it to get moving in a hurry, only to have the computer take a few seconds to decide if it will do what I’ve asked for. The other annoying thing is all of the so-called active safety features that only serve to constantly alarm for no reason. Such as alarming when passing a light pole when making a turn. I googled how to turn most of them off and it has been a lot more pleasant to drive since then.

[seanhershey]

I drove my friend’s Sprinter cargo this weekend..nice..but I like my Ford Transit as well...

[duanermoyer]

When will you add the Ford Transit to the discussion on vans?