Which commercial cargo van is better for your business, the 2023 Ford Transit or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter? As we’ll see, although both models have their perks, one is the much better option!
Key Takeaways
- The Transit offers a few extra body style configurations, making it the right choice for companies in need of options.
- Ford’s commercial van comes standard with a longer list of safety aids to help your drivers make deliveries without a hitch.
- For the most powerful performance choose the Transit.
- If you require more cargo space than most, the Sprinter, with its best-in-class cargo hold, may be the right choice for you.
Body Styles: 2023 Ford Transit
Although both vans offer a range of body styles, the Transit is slightly more versatile. When you build yours, you can choose between three roof options (low, medium, and high) and two wheelbases (standard and extended-length). There’s even an extra-long body style available for extended-wheelbase models to maximize cargo space.
With the Sprinter, you can choose between two roof heights (standard or high) and two wheelbase options (standard and extended). The extended-wheelbase Sprinter is also available with an extra-long body style to increase cargo space.
Both vans are available with three weight ratings to help you move increasing payloads.
Modern Features: 2023 Ford Transit
Although it costs about the same amount as the Sprinter (starting at $49,900), the Transit (starting at $51,130) actually comes with a longer list of driver safety aids. Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids is standard for every Transit, and it can help your drivers avoid danger with features like lane departure mitigation, forward collision mitigation, and driver attention warning.
Like the Transit, the Mercedes Sprinter includes comfort and convenience features — such as air conditioning and dual USB ports — in its standard lineup. However, the Sprinter’s only standard safety aid is forward collision mitigation. If you want features like blind-spot warning on your Sprinter, you’ll need to spend more money!
Work-Friendly Power: 2023 Ford Transit
Not only does the Ford Transit deliver a very powerful performance, but it’s much stronger than the Mercedes Sprinter. With your Transit, you can choose between two V6 engines, the strongest of which makes 310 horses and 400 pound-feet of torque! These commercial vans are also available with all-wheel drive to enhance safety on rainy or snowy roads. Compared to the Sprinter, the Transit’s transmission gives you an extra gear to help you balance power with fuel economy.
The 2023 Transit powertrain specs include:
- 3.5L V6 (275 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional turbo 3.5L V6 (310 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Optional all-wheel drive
Although the Sprinter doesn’t deliver nearly as much horsepower, its engine options will get you where you need to be. The Sprinter also offers optional diesel engines to help your company conserve fuel. And it, too, gives you the option of all-wheel drive to enhance traction in bad weather conditions.
The 2023 Sprinter powertrain specs include:
- Turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine (188 hp, 258 lb-ft)
- Optional turbo 2.0L diesel four-cylinder engine (168 hp, 295 lb-ft)
- Optional high-output turbo 2.0L diesel four-cylinder engine (208 hp, 332 lb-ft)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Optional all-wheel drive (2500 and 3500 models only)
Maximum Cargo Space: 2023 Mercedes Sprinter
Depending on configuration, the Sprinter offers best-in-class cargo space, with up to 586 cubic feet of cargo space. If you require maximum space for company deliveries, you should definitely consider the Sprinter’s roomiest model!
In its roomiest configuration, the Transit is also pretty spacious, with up to 536.4 cubic feet for your business supplies. That’s plenty of space for the tools you need to make house calls. The Transit also offers an impressive amount of space for delivery goods, whether your company is transporting bouquets of flowers or mail-order packages.
Your New Van
If you want more power, versatility, and a longer list of standard features in your commercial cargo van, you want the 2023 Ford Transit. Choose Ford’s work-friendly van to ensure you have everything you need to get the job done!