2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-Class 2500

The Sprinter is Mercedes-Benz's full-size van, the one you see hauling cargo or shuttling people for work and play. It drives with a solid, planted feel for such a big vehicle, and the diesel engines pull strongly under load. The cabin is straightforward and built to work hard, with plenty of storage and a commanding view of the road. You can get it as a cargo van or a passenger van, with roof heights and wheelbases that let you match the space to the job. The 2500 sits between the lighter-duty 1500 and the heavy-duty 3500, giving you a higher payload capacity than the base van without stepping up to the 3500's stiffer springs. It uses a 2.0L four-cylinder paired with a automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, which feels adequate for city deliveries but can struggle to maintain speed on long highway grades when fully loaded. The 2500 is available with a high-roof option that lets you stand upright inside, a feature the 1500 doesn't offer.