2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-Class 2500

The Sprinter is Mercedes-Benz's full-size van, the one you see hauling freight and shuttling people, and it's a common sight on work sites. It drives like a big van, with a commanding view over traffic and a heavy feel that's reassuring when you're loaded down. The cabin is plain and functional, but the tall roof and boxy shape give you space to stand up and move around inside. Cargo space is the whole point here, and the Sprinter's tall, square body swallows more than most vans can handle. The 2500 is the entry-level Sprinter, with a lower GVWR and simpler equipment than the 3500, but it still hauls a serious payload. Its 3.0L I6 turbodiesel makes 188 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, routed through a five-speed automatic to the rear wheels, and it pulls strongly once you're moving. The 2500 comes with a wood cargo floor and a 26.4-gallon fuel tank, so you can load heavy freight and keep driving.