2022 Mercedes Sprinter Vs 2022 Ford Transit: Which Cargo Van Is Objectively Superior?
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- Опубликовано: 26 апр 2022
- Today I compare a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 to a Ford Transit 250!
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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.
What is the purchase price difference?
@@Yourhighnessnona about 15000 dollars
@@gerald4nomads not true. I’m seeing a lot of Sprinters around for MSRP and the Transit vans are all asking like $15-20k over retail so for the same price, the Sprinter is the superior choice I’m thinking. The Mercedes is actually cheaper.
@@christianjon8064 I have a Transit AWD and at the time when I bought mine their was a 15,000 difference between Ford's AWD And Mercedes full wheel drive. And I was unwilling to pay that price for a cargo van.
@@gerald4nomads 4x4 is a lot different and superior to AWD at a mechanical level. But right now I’m shopping around and the Sprinter is the bargain. Ford dealers are scamming tryin to charge $20k over retail for these. It’s like dude it’s just a van wtf stop scalping these to the public. It’s so bad that these people are charging more for a used transit than a brand new sprinter
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.
My 316 sprinter has over 800,000 Ks and still going strong, has never been in the workshop either
I have a 2016 4x4 Sprinter. About 190000 kilometers. Living in the mountains British Columbia Canada. No complaints. Love my Sprinter
Oooh the Complaints are coming, especially when you see the service bills with Mercedes
Gas or diesel?
Lo barato sale caro, Sprinter lo mejor
@@toxichammertoe8696 $1300 every 20k miles to do service is actually not bad for the service ;) I have 2022 4 cylinder diesel engine and I love it! Just ordered 2023 AWD 4 cylinder with new upgraded engine 208HP. That's gonna be a beast!!! I had Transit and the comfort, quality gas mileage is not even close to Mercedes. My average mpg is 22mpg driving with 3500Ib load inside (tools).
@@sts746 Hahahaha
I would’ve liked to see other comparisons like average cost of ownership, common problems with each vehicle, annual fuel costs, reliability, etc.
I have a 2021 sprinter 144 4X4 and it drives very well. Gasoline engines tend to be more convenient whereas diesel tends to be more reliable in the long run. It is also a personal preference.
The 2016 Sprinter 2.1 diesel I owned for three years from 70k to 103k required a new water at 75-80k. Would throw an engine code if it was started below freezing. Fixed within warranty. $1500 roughly. Apparently the tens to go out every 75k. Then… the diesels utilize a cp4 fuel pump. Google it to find out the nightmare of these. At 103k on a road trip 1000 miles away from home it started to throw a code. (Suggestion, if you own a sprinter own an obd2 reader and don’t travel on Saturday or Sundays as the Mercedes’ service departments are closed over a wknd.)
The fuel pumps were utilized in many diesels, there are kits to deter catastrophic fuel system failure in trucks but not Mercedes. Dodge has actually acknowledged the major defect and issued a recall. Mercedes’ has not. The fuel pump disintegrates and disperses metal bits into the fuel system and you’re looking at a $16k-$20k repair. Enjoy your road trips. Buy a ford.
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
You can also get heavy duty flooring on the transit as an option/upgrade from the vinyl floors.
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!!
Transit really??
Opening the door to fuel makes it harder for someone to steal your fuel....pretty smart idea if you ask me
Smart idea, but I've seen a decent amount of them broken off due to a weak hinge and the fact it can pop open by accident when getting in and out of the vehicle.
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
188k on mine, still chugging 😎
@@twizzy585ful I must say on that note, they are very capable of achieving 600k + miles
True, happened in my work van at 190k. It's at 250k as of this afternoon. Absolute tank, 2012 sprinter. I'd delete it if it wasn't a fleet, worked great with my TDI lol
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..
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.
They drill holes in the gas tank now instead of siphoning
@@shak180 Do they?
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.
Ooh two of the best commercial vans
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.
The Ford vans and Chevy vans we have in our fleet have all had transmission issues
Haven't had it long, but I love my 2022 MB 4x4 6 cyl. Drives and rides so sweet. And it's nice having the Thor Sanctuary build in it. Pretty nice looking ride too.
Thanks for the review.
Ford transit is better imo and cheaper too. Ford more bang for the buck and better dimensions
It's wider and taller inside.
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.
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.
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
They drilling gas tank now, crazy time we in
that fuel door idea is taken from sprinter
I have a 2016 ford transit that I bought new , and made into a camper , It has less than 34 K on it now ,and it has died on us in the middle of nowhere 3 times I would not buy another one . I found through my own experience that they are very unreliable . I went through the same thought process as all your other commenters before I bought it More places to get it fixed , cheaper etc. and It still turned out to be a very undependable vehicle . I can't say the Mercedes is better but It couldn't be much worse .
I couldn't tell by the info provided, was the wheelbase longer on the Sprinter or the overall truck length? Interior cargo volume would have been good info to have for the comparison. Sprinter looks better but Black looks better than white on vans. Most comparisons favor the Ford IMHO. Price, even with AWD, Powertrain, Number of dealerships for repairs, and the expected cost of repairs favor gas powertrains over diesel. Luxury dealerships labor usually more expensive as well. For the price difference I could finish out the interior of the Ford for Overlanding and have the complete pkg for the base price of the Sprinter.
It would of been super nice to see inside cargo space capacity and carrying weight capacity since this was a comparison on cargo vans.
I’d go for the sprinter, the interior is nicer, it has more ground clearance than the transit and here in Australia, the sprinter is actually more powerful than the transit (providing you get the V6 sprinter) as our transits have 4 cylinder diesels
For the $10k difference in price, you can the the FORD with Leather and Nicer interior!!!!, And still have the AWD, which the MB Does NOT Have..
@@ebnhahn1993 did u read my comment correctly? I live in Australia and we don’t get the updated interior in the transit unlike you guys. You guys have it WAY better than us in terms of vans getting twin turbo V6’s making 300+hp, 12” screens etc whilst we have to make do with wheezy 4 cylinder diesels and occasionally a V6 diesel like the sprinter
Edit: just found out, we don’t get AWD either, only FWD and RWD
@@HughRussell06 Sorry Mate Some how I thought you were in California!!😁😁
@@ebnhahn1993 fords are selling over retail still so the Mercedes is actually cheaper
And here in OZ my sprinters are bulletproof
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 ❤️
The gas filler not a big problem and it locks you fuel door . My mercades has a dully does dodge?
Maintenance intervals on the sprinter is every 30,000 kms vs 5,000 or 10,000kms on the ford. Something to consider
The gas door is designed like that to keep people from stealing your gas or dumping crap into the tank.
If I was ever going to buy a van (yes, any van) it would be a Ford or Mercedes!
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.
Where did you get "better mileage" from? My Sprinter got about 15 per mile, my Transit gets 18 per mile. With cost of diesel, V6 gas is much better. Be safe out there. 😁😁😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🚚
Ford has different transits with different tow capacities.
You failed to mention something significant. If you buy a diesel sprinter, you will have to deal with the DEF system or have it removed out of warranty. My parents had two Sprinter camper vans & they had enough issues with both of them that they decided to sell them. It was an ongoing hassle to get fixed & very costly. Beware buying the Mercedes.
$10K less and AWD, Easy choice!. It is the FORD.
100% 👍👍
I’m ordering a transit. So many more options, parts available/affordable. I love the option for a larger fuel tank. Since I will be towing, I’m very excited to not stop frequently for gas.
buy a diesel sprinter which can do under 10l/100km with the diesel options, and wont have to stop that often.. compared to a 3.5 ecoboost which chugs above 15l/100km
Great video and comparison. I have been on the fence but I will stay away from the Sprinter unless you are in an area that has a dealer that is licenced to work on a sprinter. With a Ford, as long as it fits in the garage they can work on it. I'm heading into the market for an RV conversion so the likeliness of having a sprinter dealer in remote areas would be unlikely which could result in a lot bigger expense in an already pricy repair. I currently own a Transit passenger wagon and it has been super reliable so I am looking more at the Transit or Ram for the RV.
Did you travel over the country in either of them for any length of time?
I don't own any work van but as long as you are in USA stay with the ford more reliable less maintenance no over engineering German design
Love my 2021 MB Diesel V6!
Wat about the floor ramp between front seats leading to cargo area, I drive a dodge & ford 2018 one and I miss step alot in the ford is not flat and has a step down I twist my ankles a lot
I liked the Ford better. Thanks for the video
Sprinter is 100x better
Got a 2014 2.1 turbo 4c
And drives perfectly fine sure maintenance not cheap but you do maintenance in time and you visit the shop less often .. try that for sprinters less mechanic shops Vs ford ..
also diesel takes way more miles can gas .. diesel abit lazy thou at take offs but once ur at abit higher rpm goes goes smooth
Honestly I love my Mercedes sprinter van it’s the best in market diesel in engine give 7500 lb of towing capacity your ford can’t never hall this much. I think I do say get your oil and filter change regular also use DEF addictive cleaner you can buy from auto zone. I bought my van brand 90 k miles not a single issue.
It is nice to know you can't get in the gas cap w/o having the door unlocked
Mercedes is more my taste but the transit is an awesome ride as well!
I have a sprinter, but the ford has more interior space but the sprinter better MPG but the transit less maint, no DEF, oil change etc Transit has the nice button entry also
Yeah, just depends on what dimension is most important to you. You can get a longer sprinter...but the transit is taller and wider.
This guy never heard of the 170" extended version.
I thought this had been settled over a year ago. Clearly, the only people are getting Mercedes-Benz these days are people who realize that they’ll never have an opportunity to own a Mercedes ever in their life.
Both good vans. Mercedes is all about cost of ownership, hence diesel. Surprising that with the extra cost of diesel and extra maintenance it still shines, but we the Ford would win when it comes to dealership maintenance.
Maintenance is key from an Owner/Operator standpoint, as with diesel engines, within the context of the video, I don't see the advantage as a Courier vehicle. (IMHO)
I am very interested in either the Mercedes Sprinter or Ford Transit for the purpose of commercial use, such as construction. My biggest concern for a Van is its reliability, most importantly its engine and transmission. I am looking to buy a brand new van, so it will be definitely a 2023, but I can't find anything about the pros and cons of my concern, yet what problems are faced with both engines and transmission. Can I get more information about both vans? I loved the video, seeing the full walk-around and comparison of the exterior and interior of the vans, but I wish to get more info on their performance.
There's lots of video on RUclips about the pros and cons between the van's but from what I seen it's hands down ford transit
does the transit come with 4x4 or awd?
Gas door same on both need to open drivers door….when you look doors can’t put junk in your fuel tank
Does anyone know if the Ford Transit is more reliable than the Sprinter Gasoline 4 cylinder?
You should include a description and a comparison of the SPORTSMOBILE 4x4 edition of the the vans.
2024 Those wheels on the Sprinter are optional. So are the LED lights. Those are an option. I'm thinking of buying a Sprinter myself. I would go with the regular van other than the AWD.
I'd get the transit. Auto sliding door. Awd. More power. More storage.
You can get both those options in the Sprinter as well.
@@andersdrakkar for $40,000 more.
Ford, son.
The Transit is basically on the F150 platform.
Lots of power upgrades and parts out there, boys.
This cargo vans is crazy the prices don’t have nothing and they want 50 k plus
Sprinters always have a plethora of issues and dealers are far and few between and with huge lead times….Ford service is everywhere.
Ive driven both for my job and if I had to purchase with my own money I woukd go with Ford. Theyre both good, difference in purchase price and maintenance makes me choose Ford.
What is a payload comparison?
Can someone compare how to voice call audio sounds in both vans?
I can't comment on the Sprinter because I didn't get that far but I will tell you that the Mercedes dealer in Calgary Alberta treated us so badly after we gave them our deposit and waited an extra year for them to deliver a vehicle that was not what we ordered that we are so _issed off that not only are we not buying a sprinter we will likely never let another Mercedes product park in our driveway. This is a bit awkward since my son drives a Mercedes. They were just that bad! I can't believe they can stay in business.
Can you do a review on the Mercedes Sprinter with the gas engine?
Underpowered, and water pump leaks.
@@tjonesauto Thank you. I thought it was. Mercedes is coming out with a new engine for the Sprinter in 2023.
I'm concerned about the costly oil changes and repairs on the 3.0 diesel. I like everything else about the Sprinter.
Ford mainly because is easier to find a place for the services and repairs.
I had a 2017 mercedes springer at my previous employer. It was nice driving it but there were a few times where the transmission would act funny and we would take it to Mercedes and they would never find anytbing wrong with it.
The transit is better choice it’s has more Power . Higher Roof . Cheaper Repairs . Not to mention here in North America you can get service almost anywhere with the Ford . The only pro for the sprinter is the nicer interior.
Ford Transit... it's a no Brainerd from a service perspective unless you stay in a city all the time! Ford's can be serviced anywhere.
A locked fuel door is a must in transport
You neglected to mention service and parts options. Ford parts and service are more likely to be easier to come by than Mercedes. That's a big plus. But I understand the Ford suspension is not that good. My pick is still Ford.
Diesel mechanics are hard to find, those that work on sprinters are harder. Availability of parts, cost of parts, cost of labor…. Transit all the way.. transit is taller on the inside, wider on the inside., And can be worked on anywhere.. parts are everywhere…. If you need a van as a daily income maker. Then anticipated downtime in a transit will be hours or days, sprinter will be days, weeks or months.. Transit is also a better drive.
Diesel vs Gas. Long term wise for work.
Maintenance, repairs, part pricws,, fuel mileage and fuel price all factors.
I will choose a Mercedes over any car anytime any day 😅
in my country merc sprinter is considered luxury car
Huh..I thought it was a gasoline 4 cylinder option in the sprinter. I maybe wrong If I were to buy any large van like these 2 I'd really want that all around vehicle views from the drivers seat as well!
I’ll double check next time I review one
Yes there is an option for a turbo 4 cylinder petrol engine, but the one in the video obviously has the V6 diesel. In some markets like here in Australia there is the option of a 4 cylinder diesel but the US market sprinter only gets the V6 diesel and the petrol 4 cylinder turbo
Leisure travels use Sprinters, and they ALWAYS show the gas door is inside the door.
will transit deseil go 1mil miles?
transit are monstrous in power output
I got the 2021 Sprinter 4x4 V6 turbo diesel.
Is it easy to find loads ?
@@ahmedmansour2634 I’m sorry, I don’t understand what you’re asking.
How is the sprinter now? Good or bad experience?
You kept repeating that the Mercedes has leather. It doesn't. Look at your window sticker under upholstery. Leatherette.
Can you add seats to these vans if you want?
Can’t you get the powerstroke in the ford
NOTE: Opening up the door to fuel it is actually pretty awesome. It keeps degenerates from being able to either steal your gas or mess with your ride. I wish all cars came with that design personally.
La versión trail x4_*de 9+'plazas estaría cool ver en Mercedes y mam y transit
Sprinter hands down
Cost of repairs the merc is expensive and most mechanics can not work on them unless the have the correct computer. Ford you can get parts for it in any hick town
Transit hands down. Cost is lower. Easier to get repairs where ever you are. I love my transit.
Transit hands down.
Is Toyota going to come out wirhba cargo van in the near future?
How much is $10k less.
I would take the Transit. Diesel is 1/3 more expensive than gas, so fuel cost is awash.
Have fun trying to go up a steep hill with the Sprinters horsepower.
Transit is not quite a stylish, but certainly a significantly better value and objectively better in a number of ways.
you seem a little too stuck up on the name merc, in Europe most people get ford transit, goes forever and not cost so much and faster
The winner is the Chevy Express with a 6.6 L V8 engine that comes with 401 horsepower from the factory.
I agree with you on this. My father had purchased a Chevy Express 2500 new off the lot 20 years ago. Just last month he had to retire the van at 300,000 miles, the transmission was slipping and the cost to replace it just didn't make sense. I'm here watching videos comparing the Transit and Sprinter to get a better understanding on what problems are constantly being surfaced between their engines and transmissions. None of them are up to the standards and reliability of what was in the market 20 years ago.
I would not recommend anybody with the van ever considering an EcoBoost because it's a turbo and it's known to not be Dependable but inside of a van is also a much bigger pain in the ass to work on because you would have to remove the engine from underneath the band in order to access the turbo EcoBoost is only known to go about 200,000 miles before you need to do major things like replaced turbos you need to take that into consideration not just the amount of horsepower you again but whether or not you actually want to have to buy a new fan every 150,000 miles because the EcoBoost is it going to ride this morning as you want to use it this video clearly the Sprinter van is a better buy because it has a diesel diesel engines are known to go at least 1.5 million miles and are designed to do 3 million miles
Which ones bigger?
My MB 170ft High Roof
ford is taller Mb is longer
The door having to be open to fuel the vehicle is a poor mans lock, that is harder to lose the key for.
Slow the camera swinging down please. Made me nauseous.
16:46 Promaster not Transit minor whoopsieee
Lol Yes!
Same assembly line but the MB HAS BETTER TRANSMISSIONS…FORD ARE NOTORIOUS FOR BAD LEAKY TRANSMISSION..
For driver Ford is much the comfortable .
I like the Ford Transit. The longest wheelbase on the Ford is 148 " where the Mercedes-Benz is 170" wheelbase if it's like a friend of mine is you have to bring it to Mercedes because nobody else can service it.