2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-Class 3500 Cargo 144 WB

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 3500 Cargo 144 WB is the heavy-duty Sprinter for those who need the maximum payload, stepping up from the 2500 with a higher gross vehicle weight rating. Its 3.0L I6 makes 188 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, routed through a five-speed automatic to the rear-wheel drive, which is plenty for hauling a load but won't win any races empty. The 144-inch wheelbase is the shorter one, so you get a tighter turning radius in the city but give up some of the cargo length the 170-inch version offers.