![]() It’s extremely quiet, and you don’t smell the exhaust inside or outside the vehicle, which is nice for the passengers. When you start the engine, aside from the wait after you push the keyless start, you would never know it’s a diesel powerplant. Driving DynamicsĪs we mentioned, the Sprinter Passenger Van sits high off the ground in its 2500 configuration, giving the driver a commanding view of the road. ![]() Max towing capacity for the four-cylinder Sprinter Passenger Van in a 2500 configuration is 5,000 lbs. It’s standard with rear-wheel drive and a nine-speed G-Tronic automatic. The standard four-cylinder gas engine produces 188 horsepower and 158 lb-ft. and the fuel tank capacity is 24.5 gallons. Max payload capacity for the Sprinter Passenger Van 2500 with a 4×4 configuration is 2,877 lbs. ![]() Our tested also came with four-wheel drive with a high range transfer case with a low gear. It comes mated to a seven-speed G-Tronic automatic transmission. The Sprinter Passenger Van we drove this week came with the optional 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine producing 188 horsepower and 325 lb-ft. Sprinter Passenger Van: Engine & Powertrain If there are spills, the leatherette seats should be easy to clean. The black leatherette seats throughout the interior are reasonably comfortable and should be sufficient enough for shorter trips. Passengers will stay toasty warm in the winter with the fuel-fired heater and cool in the summer with the A/C unit on top. The large side windows offer an extra dark tint to keep the sun out and passengers comfortable. The MBUX system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and includes Sirius Satellite Radio. There are two optional sizes, including the 10.25-inch display on our test model. Drivers can also use the new MBUX infotainment touchscreen while on the job. The windshield is huge, and the driver can see well with the big side mirrors and rearview camera when backing this big van up. The side doors slide open to reveal an easy entry for a passenger to climb in (minus the high step-up). The rear doors swing open 180 degrees making it easy to load. Our passenger van could accommodate 12, and there’s plenty of room for luggage, cargo, and storage behind the rear seat. We walked through the cabin because this van had the high roof option for extra headroom. The cabin is not plush, but this van is ideal for commercial use, and you don’t need more. After we pulled ourselves up, the view is commanding from the driver’s seat. The Sprinter Passenger Van sits up high, and it could use a step to get inside. The chart below shows the starting MSRP for the entire lineup. Total MSRP, including destination, for our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 4×4 Passenger Van was $61,333. Other options included the Jet Black exterior, leatherette interior, comfort driver and passenger seats, and low and high range 4×4 package. Our Sprinter Passenger Van was optioned with safety features like Active Brake Assist, Blind-Spot Assist Mirror, Attention and Traffic Sign Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, and a 360-degree camera. Our Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 4×4 Passenger Van came with a push-button start, 13 speaker audio system, rearview camera, USB charging ports, warm/cool vents in the rear, a roof-mounted A/C unit, a fuel-fired heater booster, 180-degree rear opening doors, and a 9,050 lbs. Sprinter Passenger Van rear seating area. The Sprinter Passenger Van can seat up to 12, although Mercedes-Benz does offer a 15-seat configuration (14 seats for the passenger, plus one for the driver). Sprinter vans cans be upfitted specifically for HVAC and plumbing, electrical and telecom, goods delivery, food refrigeration, and other general services. A window and thorax-pelvis airbag is now standard on all Cab Chassis models. Some of the biggest updates for 2019 included a gasoline option for 15 Cargo, Crew and Passenger Vans, increased GVWR on 2500 and new 4500 models, and an optional 10.25-inch touchscreen display. Mercedes-Benz says the Sprinter is new as of 2019, but beyond getting new LED headlights and taillights, it’s basically the same vehicle underneath. This week, we drove a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 4×4 Passenger Van in the Colorado mountains to see how well the diesel performs at altitude. Mercedes-Benz says this van is born to run, and we would agree. Our tester this week offers 12-passenger seating, a high roof so you can walk through, and a turbocharged V6 diesel engine with lots of pulling power. ![]() If you have lots of people to haul, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Van is a vehicle you need to look at.
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