Whether you’re a contractor, delivery driver, or fleet manager, choosing between the 2025 Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter comes down to performance, reliability, and your bottom line! Our comparison guide is here to show you what each of these commercial vans has to offer.
Key Takeaways
- These commercial vans are pretty competitive, but the Transit has the lowest MSRP.
- While the Sprinter comes standard with more comfort features, the Transit has the more impressive tech lineup.
- With more power and stronger capabilities, the Transit is built for tougher jobs.
- Thanks to its extended-length body style, the Transit delivers maximum cargo space.
Best Price: 2025 Ford Transit
The Ford Transit saves your business the most money on a new work van, starting at $47,400*. Meanwhile, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter’s $50,830* MSRP forces you to spend more to expand your fleet.
*Price as of 4/15/25.
Most Standard Features: It’s a Tie!
Both vans come standard with basic features, and both offer long lists of comfort and convenience upgrades. The Sprinter, with its standard cloth upholstery and heated driver’s seat, is the comfy option. Meanwhile, the Transit comes standard with a few extra tech features. Every model is equipped with the Co-Pilot360 package of driver safety aids, helping to keep your company safe with features like forward collision mitigation and lane-keeping assistance.
You can equip either of these commercial vans with your choice of upgrades. To make your Transit a little more client-friendly, for example, there are cloth seats and the SYNC 4 infotainment system. And the Sprinter is available with extra tech features, including lane-keeping assistance and built-in navigation.
Hauling Power: 2025 Ford Transit
To haul the biggest payloads, you’re going to need the Ford Transit. Properly equipped, this commercial cargo van can haul up to 10,360 pounds’ worth of supplies! And thanks to its stronger engine options, it’s also better for around-town driving, going from 0 to 60 mph in a very reasonable 6.7 seconds.
2025 Ford Transit Powertrain Options
- Standard 3.5L V6 (275 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional turbocharged EcoBoost 3.5L V6 (310 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive
Even with its high-output turbodiesel engine, the Sprinter lags way behind when it comes to hauling. The strongest version of this cargo van hauls up to 6,812 pounds, potentially forcing you to make more trips to complete your daily deliveries. And the Sprinter doesn’t exactly live up to its name, going from 0 to 60 mph in 13.5 seconds and doing a number on your confidence.
2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Powertrain Options
- Standard 2.0L four-cylinder turbodiesel engine (170 hp, 295 lb-ft)
- Optional high-output 2.0L four-cylinder turbodiesel engine (211 hp, 332 lb-ft)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive
More Configurations: 2025 Ford Transit
Both the Transit and the Sprinter offer three roof heights and two wheelbase configurations, allowing shoppers to build a van with more (or less) interior space. But the Transit’s extended-length option gives it the overall edge. With the highest roof and the longest wheelbase, a Transit with the EL body style supplies 487.3 cubic feet for your cargo (or 536.4 cubes without the front passenger seat). Combined with its impressive payload rating, the Transit’s extra space makes it the best choice for your growing business.
Inside the roomiest Sprinter van, you’ll find 469.4 cubic feet of space. That’s not too far behind the Transit! But don’t forget that this Mercedes van can’t haul as much weight as its Ford competitor. Depending on what you’re hauling, you might not be able to use all of that space!
Boost Your Bottom Line
While the Sprinter comes standard with a few extra comfort features, the Transit is by far the best choice for your North Carolina business. With more space and a much higher payload rating, Ford’s commercial van can haul more cargo than the Sprinter can handle. And as the more versatile option, it’s easy for business owners to order the perfect model for their needs. Come see why the Transit is the best model for the job — visit us at Lafayette Ford to take this commercial cargo (or passenger) van for a spin!