2019 Best Large Van | Ford Transit v Mercedes-Benz Sprinter v Volkswagen Crafter

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • When you really need to move a shed-tonne of stuff from location A to location B - and do so on a regular basis - there’s really no substitute for a full-size van. They’re as close as you’ll get to truck-like utility.
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  • @freelanceopportunist559
    @freelanceopportunist559 4 года назад +10

    I drive a lwb high roof crafter all day long- through tiny backstreets and on freeways.It's always a dream. I love it.

    • @OhhDaarBenJePerry
      @OhhDaarBenJePerry 3 года назад

      the only downside of the crafter is its huge turning cycle compared to the sprinter and transit... my company both uses long wheelbase crafters and transits and the transit has a smaller turning cycle'

    • @freelanceopportunist559
      @freelanceopportunist559 3 года назад +3

      @@OhhDaarBenJePerry
      I have no trouble with it.
      Also, I've never driven a sprinter.
      Ignorance is bliss I guess...

  • @szedelgo7327
    @szedelgo7327 5 лет назад +48

    "Effortless comfort of the Transit"... Really ??? Ok , how much is Ford paying for you guys?

  • @tccco9738
    @tccco9738 5 лет назад +31

    How can you compare a high roof van to a regular height van?

  • @valdrinziba4641
    @valdrinziba4641 5 лет назад +23

    Haha the sprinter all the way

    • @jc-zp1de
      @jc-zp1de 3 года назад

      Why??? Ram looks dope!

  • @Danger_Mouse3619
    @Danger_Mouse3619 5 лет назад +27

    I'm now starting to think ford is paying you to favour ford. You didn't even add Renault Master van which has what ford has and more.

    • @travsformation1
      @travsformation1 4 года назад +2

      And they give the Ranger the ute of the year award EVERY SINGLE YEAR...

    • @travsformation1
      @travsformation1 4 года назад

      In almost all other reviews I've read, the Crafter wins hand down for driving comfort, accuracy, etc.. My best pick would be the MAN TGE--same as the Crafter, more standard safety features, and a fair bit cheaper.

    • @Eddie-Van-Hammerlane
      @Eddie-Van-Hammerlane 4 года назад +1

      Keep in mind, Ford is the #1 selling van in Europe, AND in 2015 they brought that same design back to North America....killing the old American van classic, the Econoline, which was available with a beast V-10 engine and has classic BIG USA exterior style. I'm not sold on the Transit yet, and I like the old school look of the Econoline.

    • @dinaariproducten9639
      @dinaariproducten9639 4 года назад

      Llkk

    • @dinaariproducten9639
      @dinaariproducten9639 4 года назад

      Llkkk

  • @tarabit
    @tarabit 4 года назад +15

    And the three things REAL van operators always look for in a van are FUEL ECONOMY, RELIABILITY & LONGEVITY of which the Sprinter has all three. The transit has a long record of being unreliable in the real world with catastrophic engine failures and constantly in the workshop and the VW has a passenger car engine fitted into a commercial (2.0 TDI) so will wear out very quickly. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is in a league of its own and is the only real world choice for professional businesses.

    • @letsseeif
      @letsseeif 4 года назад +1

      crap

    • @BIMMERBOII
      @BIMMERBOII 3 года назад +3

      Tarabit. Interesting. Your the first person to acknowledge the things we are looking for. Like you said, fuel economy, reliability and longevity. Any sources for the things you say about the sprinter? I am looking to buy soon and having difficulty getting all the into together to see what will make me and save me the most money in the end.

    • @samuelburgess21
      @samuelburgess21 2 года назад +1

      I had a sprinter for 10days… and it’s engine died catastrophically, will never get one again. I then got a 2015 Fiat Ducato 3.0 180bhp and it’s the single best van that I have ever driven, absolutely loved every mile until I got crashed into.

    • @honda900000
      @honda900000 2 года назад +1

      The VW Crafter has its own 2.0 TDI, not the passenger car one even if the data is the same.

    • @kennyopel
      @kennyopel 2 года назад +1

      @@samuelburgess21 please what year was it?

  • @terrificspokesman7416
    @terrificspokesman7416 3 года назад +5

    How is the rust protection in the new sprinter

  • @fboest
    @fboest 2 года назад +3

    Ofcorse Mercedes...Have been driving all of them. Mercedes gives you the most comfort drive of them, interior difference is like day and night comparing WAG Group and Ford with Mercedes. Mercedes is Icon for sure

  • @rain.0_0.
    @rain.0_0. 4 года назад +14

    Any future van lifers in here? Hi 😁

    • @rickstard73
      @rickstard73 4 года назад +3

      Hi :-) Loving the VW...

    • @sarenace
      @sarenace 4 года назад +2

      Upgrading my van life. Wanted a 4x4 mercedes sprint. Unlikely.

    • @josevinicius.z9977
      @josevinicius.z9977 3 года назад +1

      Just bought a 2021 sprinter at brazil ; )

    • @j.t.s8618
      @j.t.s8618 3 года назад

      Hi hii hiiii 🤝

  • @slaavichii1129
    @slaavichii1129 2 года назад +4

    Aussies obviously paid off by Ford. The VW and Sprinter are amazing vans.

  • @jukkafaarinen7157
    @jukkafaarinen7157 Год назад +2

    Transit, crafter & sprinter 👍

  • @jcytf8333
    @jcytf8333 3 года назад +1

    Nobody talked about engine maintenance, parts costs etc...most important

  • @cristiandemirel1918
    @cristiandemirel1918 4 года назад +9

    if you need a van like this for some serious work, go and check out the chassis of these vehicles on the dealer's lot. I can assure you that the Mercedes is much better built underneath than any of its rivals, meaning it has chassis, drive line and suspensions components that resemble more something you would find in a small truck, rather than a van.

  • @jandahl8486
    @jandahl8486 4 года назад +5

    Ford automatic transmission is limited to 100 kmt to meet the new WLTP pollution requirements, remember to tell about that !

    • @duratorque
      @duratorque 4 года назад +1

      Australia is Euro 5 market. WLTP does not apply.

  • @DaBriars
    @DaBriars 4 года назад +7

    VW + Mercedes = Quality and reliability work horses with superior back up and service
    FORD = poor reliability and no back up service whatsoever
    will spend most of its time in the garage FACT !

    • @BurtonsAttic
      @BurtonsAttic 4 года назад +8

      Actually you have it backwards.

    • @valkyrie4644
      @valkyrie4644 3 года назад +1

      You confused dude, Ford Transit far better van

    • @terrificspokesman7416
      @terrificspokesman7416 3 года назад +2

      They are now equal ford is not bad for reliability

    • @tesla_models
      @tesla_models 3 года назад

      Vw did the dieselgate moron. It's reverse ford and Mercedes are reliable while vw won't start

  • @220274mark
    @220274mark 4 года назад +6

    Iveco daily is miles better than ford transit. Mine showing 480,000 miles and only broke down once due to a worn out wire.

    • @lloydy___8720
      @lloydy___8720 3 года назад

      Pain to work on compared to transit

  • @ravenone6255
    @ravenone6255 3 года назад +3

    👍Transit my pick

  • @maitriseinox7523
    @maitriseinox7523 3 года назад +3

    Sprinter 💪💪💪💪💪💪

  • @Ulthion
    @Ulthion 6 месяцев назад

    As a driver i would say - FORD is winning in every aspect. And im saying it after 30k + miles on each of them.

  • @Mr.Carter777
    @Mr.Carter777 4 года назад +1

    Is this video pay by Ford?MB sprinter u can get full LED light.Ford is still selling Halogen lights in 2019!

  • @fboest
    @fboest 2 года назад

    What you find cool on Crafters interior...it’s like VW Golf just a minor upgrade. Even nothing to compare with Mercedes innovations and craftsmanship

  • @j.cannonball2087
    @j.cannonball2087 10 месяцев назад

    Phone- and Cupholders are unimportant. I'm more interested in the quality of the engine and the susceptibility to rust.Thanks for the video anyway.

  • @Mcmerc01
    @Mcmerc01 4 года назад +4

    Time has proven that the transit is no longer a real contender in this segment. The sprinter has it in spades for reliability and running costs
    Oddly this is the only review I've seen so far to even credit the transit above these two, clearly biased.

    • @KyTaundry
      @KyTaundry 4 года назад +3

      Literally every single sprinter van I see on UK roads is an absolute rust bucket. Very rarely see one wothout the back doors ruined by rust.

    • @terrificspokesman7416
      @terrificspokesman7416 3 года назад +1

      @@KyTaundry I have heared that the new ones have better rust protection

    • @KyTaundry
      @KyTaundry 3 года назад +3

      @@terrificspokesman7416 I should think so mate haha.

    • @terrificspokesman7416
      @terrificspokesman7416 3 года назад +2

      The older Sprinter rust so much I see so many 2017 Sprinters rusted but I don't see the 2018 Sprinter (next gen) which 1 year does not make a difference with rust but I have never seen a next gen 2018 sprinter rusty but I see many of the later last gen sprinters rusty so probably better rust protection

  • @BaruBear77
    @BaruBear77 4 года назад +11

    I have a Sprinter and it is a piece of junk. Yes, it was nice for the first few years then it rusted out, everywhere. I have replace the complete braking system event the emergency brake and brake lines twice and the van only has 75,000 miles on it. My friend has a three year old Sprinter and it is already falling apart. I'm here looking for a new van. Stay away from the Sprinter.

    • @franks.hansen6788
      @franks.hansen6788 3 года назад +2

      Buy the new Iveco daily with the 3 liters 210 hp with class-leading gearbox Hi Matic
      or the 2.3 liters 160 hp if you can`t afford the 210
      But go for the Hi Matic gearbox. It`s something you won't regret.

    • @terrificspokesman7416
      @terrificspokesman7416 3 года назад +1

      Apparently the new Sprinter has better rust protection and quality

    • @simonm1528
      @simonm1528 Год назад

      You live in snow conditions?

    • @BaruBear77
      @BaruBear77 Год назад

      @@simonm1528 Yes, New England

    • @tesla_models
      @tesla_models Год назад

      You don't to how to maintain

  • @Mamaandherpupas_travel_Aus
    @Mamaandherpupas_travel_Aus 3 года назад +2

    What about IVECO Daily the BIGGEST VAN you can buy in Aus… YEP definitely getting paid by Ford

  • @ricardoclemente3255
    @ricardoclemente3255 3 года назад +3

    Wow!!! how much did Ford pay you for this comercial?!?

    • @soundworksvectra
      @soundworksvectra 3 года назад

      Exactly. I drive a new transit and have also driven the new sprinter many times and find the sprinter so much nicer to drive with better ergonomics all round. Not to mention smoother and more reliable. The Transits are rubbish. It's a good job they have problems all the time because it gives your back and shoulder aches time to recover from the awful driving position.

    • @tesla_models
      @tesla_models 3 года назад

      But ford is far better than vw atleast

  • @jacobsekatale6195
    @jacobsekatale6195 3 года назад

    where are the big vans?

    • @jacobsekatale6195
      @jacobsekatale6195 3 года назад

      I'm definitely sure there bigger vans than these

  • @jakey20022
    @jakey20022 5 лет назад +1

    Don't you guys get the RAM PROMASTERS there or the Fiat vans ?!

  • @swagonman
    @swagonman 4 года назад

    Did you say the Transit is front wheel drive? Here in USA, we only get RWD or AWD (new for 2020). I didn’t know they had FWD versions.

  • @terrificspokesman7416
    @terrificspokesman7416 3 года назад

    So they complain about hard plastics in there Fiat Ducato review but they say its okay in the Ford Transit

  • @asiancavemanr7657
    @asiancavemanr7657 3 года назад

    that really suck MAN! cause we don't get the ecoblue in the U.S.

  • @martinnilsson5295
    @martinnilsson5295 3 года назад +1

    Ouer company has 50 transit. They are rubbish quality campare to new crafter and sprinter

  • @tesla_models
    @tesla_models Год назад

    Sprinter..all the way

  • @jackmatt1022
    @jackmatt1022 3 года назад +1

    The transit sucks always problems with addblue now sensor

  • @paulwilliams2024
    @paulwilliams2024 9 месяцев назад

    The ford transit is the best Van

  • @catalinmirita4569
    @catalinmirita4569 2 года назад +1

    Black nails guy iahhh🤣🤣🤣

  • @stuartboyd6340
    @stuartboyd6340 3 года назад +1

    Best long term reliable van

  • @yellowroseoftexas2890
    @yellowroseoftexas2890 5 лет назад +3

    Americans are best off buying American built. The two Germany built vans have issues with part & repair availability in the states. You can order a Transit with a Diesel engine. The transit has more useable cargo space for the 💵.

  • @Scrambler85
    @Scrambler85 5 лет назад +4

    Transit is the best and if You could get it with the 310 horsepower and 400 foot pounds of torque in the 3.5 EcoBoost engine You would love it.

    • @bosse641
      @bosse641 5 лет назад

      but no 4X4 ?

    • @Scrambler85
      @Scrambler85 5 лет назад +3

      @@bosse641 2020 they will have a AWD

    • @rockybear702
      @rockybear702 4 года назад

      @@Scrambler85 it's still isn't a real 4×4. Sprinter hands down. I tested all of them. Complete biased review. Yes the transit is much cheaper to buy but the Sprinter is definitely twice the van.

    • @terrificspokesman7416
      @terrificspokesman7416 3 года назад +1

      You only get that engine in the USA and Canada. Rest of the world gets a 2.0 EcoBlue turbo diesel. You guys in the US get the 3.5 EcoBoost turbo V6 petrol and 3.7 naturally aspirated V6 petrol and 3.2 Powerstroke turbo diesel but the rest of the world gets the 2.0 EcoBlue engine for efficiency reasons. People like the Sprinter because it gets the frugal 2.1 turbo diesel as well as an also relatively fuel efficient 3.0 V6 turbo diesel.

  • @dent-clublondon
    @dent-clublondon 2 года назад

    Not true ,sprinter is top

  • @ownagetv2348
    @ownagetv2348 5 лет назад

    Which one is good for doing a mobile barbershop

  • @majorfeelgoodrecords2740
    @majorfeelgoodrecords2740 Год назад +1

    The transit van is the most unreliable van made even the LDV is more reliable

  • @danielcortesgonzalez506
    @danielcortesgonzalez506 3 месяца назад

    aga video en español

  • @j.cannonball2087
    @j.cannonball2087 10 месяцев назад

    The Transit's face looks like it's mad. 😅

  • @lecarnoallen8145
    @lecarnoallen8145 4 года назад

    what is the maximum weight carriage?

  • @valkyrie4644
    @valkyrie4644 3 года назад +3

    Transit pulls like a train, Ford all day long

    • @j.t.s8618
      @j.t.s8618 3 года назад

      Everyday forever 💙

  • @srirammurthy5499
    @srirammurthy5499 5 лет назад

    Come on man will you pls stop abusing us three?

  • @brs8710
    @brs8710 Год назад

    Ford transit is the most weak vehicle in the slalom test even if you focus on video u will see.

  • @alipakiari4087
    @alipakiari4087 11 месяцев назад

    Cheep to service!!!!! You haven't been to Ford dealer then😮

  • @rockybear702
    @rockybear702 4 года назад +4

    Biased review. Ford is terrible. Mercedes Sprinter all the way. Obviously getting paid by Ford. I tested all the Vans and Sprinter fit and finished Is by far the best.

    • @tesla_models
      @tesla_models 3 года назад

      Yes but ford is better atleast compared to vw dieselgate group

  • @gjmob
    @gjmob 4 года назад +1

    What a Crock

  • @cableflowgrim2435
    @cableflowgrim2435 2 года назад

    Transit 👎

  • @florjantrepca
    @florjantrepca 4 года назад

    Ford shit car and MB not good ,VW good choice

    • @terrificspokesman7416
      @terrificspokesman7416 3 года назад +1

      Nah the 2.0 Tdi has had major problems

    • @tesla_models
      @tesla_models 3 года назад +1

      Nope vw is a shit car. Ford is goid but mercedes is the best