2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Review

The standard engine on 1500 and 2500 models is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (188 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Optional on 2500 models and standard on 3500 and 4500 models is a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 (188 horsepower, 325 lb-ft of torque) paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission.

Standard equipment on the cargo van includes 16-inch steel wheels, a passenger-side sliding rear door, a metal cargo floor, 270-degree-opening rear doors, air conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a rearview camera, and a sound system with two USB ports. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while four-wheel drive is optional.

The crew van (available 2500-and-up configurations) gets the same standard equipment but adds a second-row bench seat and adjacent side windows. The passenger van (available in 1500 and 2500 configurations) is similar, but it features three rows of rear seats, rear interior trim and tinted rear windows.

The options list is lengthy, but it includes items such as 16-inch alloy wheels, a driver-side sliding rear door, a heavy-duty suspension, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning with automatic braking, and a 360-degree parking camera.

Mercedes also offers LED headlights, a heated windshield, heated power mirrors, a rear cabin heater, upgraded front seats, heated front seats, a navigation system, and the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system with either a 7- or a 10.25-inch touchscreen.

Cargo and crew vans can be equipped with driver-compartment partitions, a roof fan, a fixed rear sunroof, roof rails, and various interior storage options. The passenger van can be equipped with rear air conditioning. Many of these optional items are available within packages as well.