2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD Crew Van - POV Review

Sprinter Cab Chassis 3500XD Standard Roof 144" Package
Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
Transmission: 7G-TRONIC Automatic
188 Horsepower @ 3800 RPM
325 Torque @ 1400 RPM
Axle Ratio: 4.182
GVWR: 11,030 lbs.
Transmission w/Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls and Oil Cooler
70-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery
220 Amp AlternatorTrailer Wiring Harness
Front HD Anti-Roll Bar and Rear Anti-Roll Bar
HD SuspensionElectric Power-Assist Steering
24.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Dual Rear Wheels
Strut Front Suspension w/Transverse Leaf Springs
Leaf Rear Suspension w/Leaf Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
Wheels: 5.5J x 16 Steel
Tires: LT215/85R16 AS
Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown

0:00-5:00 Intro & Walkaround
5:00-13:56 Driving Impressions
13:57-16:03 Sound System Test
16:03-18:17 Final Thoughts
18:17-18:50 The More you Know

Base Diesel Models & MSRP
 Cargo Vans $39,790
 Crew Vans $46,090
 Passenger Vans $48,990
 Cab Chassis $39,790

Base Gasoline Models & MSRP
 Cargo Vans $33,790
 Crew Vans $41,290
 Passenger Vans $42,990
 Cab Chassis N/A

What’s New
 Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with optional 7” or 10.25” Touchscreen Multimedia Display
 Gasoline option for 1500 and 2500 Cargo, Crew and Passenger Vans
 15 seats for 14 passengers plus the driver available for Passenger Vans
 Increased GVWR on 2500 and new 4500 models
 7-gear transmission standard on 6-cylinder Diesel
 Window and thorax-pelvis airbag now also standard on all Cab Chassis
 Increased visibility with LED headlights and taillights
 Mercedes PRO connect optional packages: Optimized Assistance, Efficient Fleet Management, Data
Interfaces for Vans
 Increased cargo space and usability with loadable wheel arches, interior roof rack and shelf above
roof trim
 Rain sensor with an integrated Wet Wiper system
 Improved heating and cooling
 Variable stowage concept
Standard Feature Highlights
 Mercedes PRO connect service bundle “Optimized Assistance” standard with 36 month
complimentary runtime. “Efficient Fleet Management” and “Datainterfaces for Vans” with trail
period.
 Keyless start
 Increased powertrain warranty
 Hold Function
 Charging capabilities with 2 USB-C sockets in the dashboard
 Passenger vans include USB-C charging capabilities in the rear
 Trailer hitch prep package
 Red diesel tank filler cap
 Load-adaptive electronic stability program
 All-season tires
 Adjustable steering wheel (angle) with standard shift paddles
 Wheelbases of up to 170” along with overhang available for the 170’” EXT wheelbase

The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones, headphones are highly recommended!

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Thanks for watching!

[isaacho]

These vans are actually really fast. They come flying through my neighborhood at 70mph and run over whatever is in their way. I think they're from the Amazon or something.

[risefuzion]

As someone who used to do deliveries for Amazon and drove a sprinter van, I can tell you that these things can really move, way faster than you would think it would be.

[Painfulwhale]

Sprinters are some of the most useful vehicles on the planet. They can't tow as much as pickups but they do everything else substantially better. And with the right off road tires and wheels they can look really cool

[Montana]

No one:

Absolutely no one:

The Topher: Racing a Mercedes cargo van on back roads

[corrodesthefilm]

Imagine the Mercedes Benz engineer passive aggressively putting cupholders everywhere.

[foodmaneness]

Mercedes is the only car company that can make one of these look luxurious

[sobras]

the cupholders look like the old mercedes headlights

[TheBlikrieg]

So, is this where we gonna live after we sell all of our properties?

[tobiashop]

We've used a manual diesel Mercedes Sprinter from 2005 for our hot air ballooning, but it was recently totaled in a rear end collission caused by a drunk driver. This one would be an amazing replacement, but we don't have the money to spend.

The lifted suspension would be great for balloon pickups from out on rough fields, but would make it a pain in the butt to lift the 100kg basket into it.

One can only dream of a good van.

[jtlovespi]

Question for you: Do you review cars based of requests, or random vehicles which come your way....?

[WXYZ]

I think that’s the HD rear end whining, because it seems speed oriented, as opposed to gear position. Reminds me of a G80 from GM. It also gives it a little old world agricultural grit, as does the diesel.

[Glideslopes]

You’ve entered a New Dimension with this review.

[matthewthedude]

Dang maybe I should be an Amazon driver, this is the nicest cargo van I've ever seen.

[SDav]

No. That voice system is the best in the industry. It allows for natural speech. Have you used the system in their passenger vehicles? You don't say specific commands. You can say "I'm hot" and it'll lower the temperature. You can ask it to tell a joke. But I don't think it heard you when you said open the map since the van is noisier inside. Also, does this van even have the maps installed in it?

[Revmatchmedia]

We have the 2500 cargo van this week. It’s hilarious that I’ve pretty much parked it wherever when I’ve gone to pick up my kid from school. No one questions it because they think it’s an Amazon delivery truck 🤣

[jetstream]

Wow...they're still using the OM642 V6 😂 It's a great motor so not super surprised. OM656 is amazing but definitely not made for the compact small commercial engine bays

[zombie_]

Something about seeing someone rage around corners In a big van is the best thing ever

[tonyl]

This is probably the closest I'll get to driving a contemporary Mercedes-Benz. Thanks for the video

[zachmassy]

Can’t wait to watch the whole video! Your videos are always awesome.

[Mattijjah]

7:38 Wow, 6 axles in the trailer?! How many wheels this behemoth has?