Compare the2026 Ram ProMaster Cargo VanVS 2026 Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The ProMaster Cargo Van offers optional ParkSense with Stop that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The Sprinter Cargo Van doesn’t offer automatic braking for stationary objects directly to the rear.

Both the ProMaster Cargo Van and the Sprinter Cargo Van have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The ProMaster Cargo Van comes with free roadside assistance for 5 years 60,000 miles. Ram will send help if you run out of gas, need a jump-start, lock your keys in or need any assistance on the road. Mercedes doesn’t give free roadside assistance for the Sprinter Cargo Van.

Ram’s powertrain warranty covers the ProMaster Cargo Van 5 years longer than Mercedes covers the Sprinter Cargo Van. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Sprinter Cargo Van ends after only 5 years or 100,000 miles.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s 5 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the Sprinter Cargo Van runs out after 100,000 miles.

There are over 6 times as many Ram dealers as there are Mercedes dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the ProMaster Cargo Van’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Ram vehicles are more reliable than Mercedes With 1 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Ram higher than Mercedes.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 68 more horsepower (276 vs. 208) than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s 2.0 turbo diesel.

For better traction, the ProMaster Cargo Van has larger tires than the Sprinter Cargo Van (225/75R16 vs. 215/85R16).

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 75 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sprinter Cargo Van 3500/4500’s standard 85 series tires.

The front suspension of the ProMaster Cargo Van uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the Sprinter Cargo Van, which uses leaf springs. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the ProMaster Cargo Van is 4.1 inches wider in the front and 2.3 inches wider in the rear than on the Sprinter Cargo Van.

For better maneuverability, the ProMaster Cargo Van’s turning circle is tighter than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s:

The Ram ProMaster Cargo Van may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 to 1050 pounds less than the Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van.

The ProMaster Cargo Van is shorter than the Sprinter Cargo Van, making the ProMaster Cargo Van easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces:

The ProMaster Cargo Van is 7.2 inches narrower on average than the Sprinter Cargo Van, making the ProMaster Cargo Van easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The ProMaster 1500 SWB has 18.1 inches more front headroom, 2.2 inches more front hip room and 7.4 inches more front shoulder room than the Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 144” WB.

The ProMaster 1500 MWB has 9 inches more front headroom, 2.2 inches more front hip room and 7.4 inches more front shoulder room than the Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 170” WB High Roof.

The ProMaster 2500 LWB High Roof has 2.2 inches more front hip room and 7.4 inches more front shoulder room than the Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 170” WB EXT High Roof.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s (7130 vs. 5000 pounds).

The ProMaster Cargo Van has a higher standard payload capacity than the Sprinter Cargo Van:

The ProMaster 2500 MWB has a higher optional payload capacity than the Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 144” WB (4320 vs. 4211 lbs.).

To help each driver find a more comfortable driving position, the ProMaster Cargo Van has a telescoping steering wheel. Much better than just a tilt steering wheel or adjustable seat, this allows a short driver to sit further from the steering wheel while maintaining contact with the pedals. The Sprinter Cargo Van doesn’t offer a telescoping steering wheel.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Sprinter Cargo Van has a lever-type parking brake that has to be strenuously raised to engage properly. It has to be lifted up more and a button depressed to release it.

Compared to traditional radio, the Ram ProMaster Cargo Van’s standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks. Satellite radio costs extra on the Sprinter Cargo Van.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s optional Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Sprinter Cargo Van doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Ram ProMaster outsold the Mercedes Sprinter by 50% during 2025.