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Ram ProMaster vs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The Ram ProMaster and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter are both full-size vans, but they sit at different price points. The short answer: the ProMaster is the front-wheel-drive value pick, while the Sprinter is the premium option with a diesel engine and the highest payload on its 4500 series. Here is how they compare.

Ram ProMaster vs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: specs compared

Specs compared

Specification Ram ProMaster Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Starting MSRP About $46,555 About $51,285
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive (AWD available)
Engine 3.6L V6 gas (276 hp) 2.0L 4-cyl diesel (168 to 208 hp)
Max payload Up to 4,750 lbs Up to 6,812 lbs (4500)
Positioning Value work van Premium work van
Electric option ProMaster EV eSprinter (select configs)

By the numbers

Specification Ram ProMaster Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Starting MSRP About $46,555 About $51,285
Max payload Up to 4,750 lbs Up to 6,812 lbs (4500)
Engine type Gas V6 Diesel 4-cyl
Drive Front-wheel Rear-wheel (AWD available)

Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.

Price and positioning

The ProMaster starts around $46,555, thousands below the Sprinter’s roughly $51,285, and is the value pick. The Sprinter is the premium van, with a higher price and a more upscale feel.

Payload and drivetrain

The Sprinter’s 4500 series offers the highest maximum payload here, up to 6,812 pounds, and a diesel engine with available all-wheel drive. The ProMaster answers with front-wheel-drive traction, a low load floor, and strong payload for most work.

Engines and efficiency

The ProMaster uses a proven gas V6; the Sprinter uses a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter diesel. Each has an electric option, the ProMaster EV and the eSprinter, for local routes.

The bottom line for Perry shoppers

Choose the Sprinter for maximum payload, a diesel, and a premium feel if the budget allows. Choose the ProMaster for value, front-wheel-drive traction, and a low load floor. At ALM CDJR Perry, our commercial team can help you spec the right ProMaster length, roof height, and upfit for your business. Browse our inventory or contact our team.

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Ram ProMaster vs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter FAQ

Is the Ram ProMaster better than the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
It depends on budget and needs. The ProMaster is the value pick with front-wheel-drive traction and a low load floor. The Sprinter is the premium option with a diesel and the highest payload on its 4500 series.
Is the ProMaster cheaper than the Sprinter?
Yes, by several thousand dollars. The ProMaster starts around $46,555 versus about $51,285 for the Sprinter.
Which carries more?
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 offers the highest maximum payload, up to 6,812 pounds. The ProMaster carries up to 4,750 pounds, which covers most work.
Which has a diesel?
The Sprinter uses a 2.0-liter diesel. The ProMaster uses a gas V6, with the electric ProMaster EV available.
Which has front-wheel drive?
Only the ProMaster, which aids wet-weather traction and allows a low load floor. The Sprinter is rear-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive.
Which should I buy?
For maximum payload and a premium diesel van, the Sprinter. For value, traction, and a low load floor, the ProMaster. Our commercial team at ALM CDJR Perry can help you compare.
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