2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Van

History/Overview

Mercedes-Benz was the first to bring a modern, European-style full-size passenger van to the market back in 2001, and for 2019 a brand-new generation arrived. That brought a more modern design, more capability, and an all-new Mercedes-Benz infotainment with better fleet features and more voice control driver usability. This year, Sprinter gains more available driver aids.

Available Trims

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger van is available in two configurations. Both are the 2500 version, offering a max payload of up to 1,425 kg, and come with the high-roof that the cargo Sprinter offers. Your choice is between the 12-seat maximum 144-inch wheelbase version of the 170-inch version that can seat up to 15.

Standard Features

The Sprinter Passenger van comes standard with Artico faux-leather seating for all seats and a roof-mounted rear AC system for passenger comfort. All rows of seats have individually adjustable headrests as well. Power locks and windows as well as keyless start are standard as well.

Key Options

A chrome grille is available along with LED headlights, fogs, and LED brake lights. The Driver Convenience Package adds power-folding mirrors, blind spot assist, cruise control, an extra power outlet, and attention assist. The Premium Package adds a 7.0-inch infotainment system with MBUX voice control rain-sensing wipers, active braking assist, improved wiper sprayers and active lane-keeping assist. Premium Plus adds a leather wheel, phone tray with wireless charging, parking sensors, 10.25-inch touchscreen with nav, three-years map updates, and traffic sign reading as well as a digital gauge cluster display.

There's also the option of four-wheel drive, helpful for transporting passengers in tough road conditions. That one comes only in the up-to-12-seat 144-inch wheelbase version.

Fuel Economy

The high GVWR of the Sprinter vans means that Mercedes-Benz isn't required to provide a fuel economy estimate.

Competition

The Sprinter competes with Ford's Transit that offers a similar high-roof option, but no four-wheel drive. GM's Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana can also transport 12 passengers or more, but are the older-style van with a low roof making rear access more difficult.