Compare the2025 Ram ProMaster Cargo VanVS 2024 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.

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’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ram vehicles are better in initial quality than Mercedes vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ram first in initial quality, above the industry average. With 57 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mercedes is ranked 21st, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 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 17 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Ram higher than Mercedes.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Ram vehicles are more reliable than Mercedes vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Ram 14 places higher in reliability than Mercedes.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 65 more horsepower (276 vs. 211) 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 300 to 1150 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” EXT WB High Roof.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s cargo area is larger than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s in almost every dimension:

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s (6910 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 (4260 vs. 4211 lbs.).

The ProMaster Cargo Van offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The Sprinter Cargo Van doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

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.

On extremely cold winter days, the ProMaster Cargo Van’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The Sprinter Cargo Van doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

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.

Insurance will cost less for the ProMaster Cargo Van owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the ProMaster Cargo Van will cost $490 less than the Sprinter Cargo Van over a five-year period.

The Ram ProMaster outsold the Mercedes Sprinter by 36% during 2023.