Mercedes Sprinter van review

In this video review we test the Mercedes Sprinter, which gets 9 body sizes, 4 body lengths and 3 roof heights.

The mercedes sprinter is a premium van that you can get in a wide range of body sizes, engine choices and transmissions. But, is it going to be the right van for you? We find out in this video review.

The largest Sprinter has a load volume of 17cubic meters and that puts it right up there with the biggest panel vans such as the Vauxhall Movano. Also the payload is up to two and a half tonnes, but all models are rear-wheel drives meaning the load height is slightly higher than certain rivals.

Being a Mercedes, you can get lots of options for the Sprinter, including sat-nav, rear parking cameras and cruise control. But be warned, once you start spending on options the price of the van will soon mount up.

You can get the Sprinter with a wide range of diesel engines with stop-start technology for improved efficiency. The most economical model can do 35mpg and emits just 195g/km of CO2. Even entry level 95bhp model feels nippy enough, but the 3.0-litre V6 diesel which has 190bhp.

The Mercedes Sprinter is a van you can rely on, finishing in the top three for reliability ... Unfortunately, spare parts are quite expensive. Overall, it's easy to drive, cheap to run and you can get a four-wheel drive version. On the downside, you can't get front-wheel drive, the load height is high and it's quite expensive to buy. See the video review for a more in-depth analysis.

[ALPINA]

I know this is an old review now but recently I drove a 2017 313 long wheel base mb sprinter and 314 Luton van and all I can say is they are excellent vehicles!

[JustinRM]

Our still uses 15 year old Mercedes Benz vans, we also use 10 year olds or factory new ones. They all work perfect and drive wonderfully, only the older ones just aren’t as comfortable, but the engine is super reliable.

[cristiandemirel]

if you have the opportunity to look at one of these models without a body on them and see how the chassis and the suspension are built and compare that with other models it will be clear that the Sprinter is designed to last!

[battalbaba]

Well, if you want a Sprinter you better get the one with the V6 engine. The small 4 banger really doesn't belong in a vehicle of this size, you're lucky if you get 250000 km out of it, most of the time an engine swap or overhaul is due long before that. Some don't even make it to km despite having followed the service program. Mercedes decided to go with a single timing chain on this one, which stretches out quickly, and the best part? They placed it in the rear of the engine, meaning the whole engine has to come out to be able to change it. Main bearings are also prone to failure. As if that is not enough, you'll also run into problems with the DPF.

I have a V6 sprinter with 615000 km, still going strong. Most of the problems I've had were related to the exhaust system.

[vincentrolfe]

RJ Mar; you have written the words I would use to describe the 5 cylinder Sprinter I drive over here in the States. I have the EGR with no DEF. And, I let the motor warm up a bit before setting off in the morning. There are boys in Chicago with 800K miles and they must know how to drive the Sprinter. Most company run vans with paid driver can kill the Sprinter in 125K miles.

[blameusa]

got an 2010 Extra long a year ago... done about 50k had to change duel mass and propshaft so far at 225000 rides better than most cars still

[evel]

The hell Matt. When did u become a drag racer. Time goes by so fast

[Kebo]

You can get storage under the seats in the two passenger seat option .

[Bax]

It corners great, it's almost like it's glued to the ground, for fast driving its the best van I've driven, however for my job, package delivery, I prefer Ford transit or Peugeot boxer because the sprinter's load height is the highest I know and it's tiring on the knees to jump out of it every day.

[RealRaynedance]

Even looking at Mat standing next to one of these, these vans really are bigger than they look. You could fit about 20 people in the back of one of these and they'd still be comfortable.

[radodimitrov]

Love the comments, RJ Mar, you are a great example! Just cant handle commenting the presenters info... 31k for 2 years?! :D Thats like going to the shop and back for 2 years :D Great work for reviewing the Sprinter though!

[alexjenkins]

I wonder if Tesla will be making a van any time soon, to compete with the Sprinter

[rihardsmors]

There is twin brother van called VW Crafter, which have the exactly the same bits apart from the badge, but slightly cheaper! :)

[miljkovicsrb]

Really good for the driver but not sure if it's also good for the maintenance.

[rozmiharun]

Hi guys..315 mwb 2009 sprinter high roof ..are they are good van?

[gordonremsey]

Always loved the looks of one but heard reliability isn't the best

[honandave]

toyota hiace review ?? most reliable van i think.

[ldv-washwoodheathconvoy-ma]

what's the price if this sprinter and have you sold your sprinter as i want to purchase it your test sprinter please.

[michaelmcdonalds]

if you pull the backrest from the middle seat you get two more cup holders and some space and if you pull up the base of the passanger seats you get a lot of space HOW MUCH MORE COULD YOU NEED

[MegaMissfitz]

No public transport for me, Im in my merc today! got some wheeling n dealing to do !!!