2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$44,505 to $55,010

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With an all-new Sprinter model on the horizon for 2019, the 2018 model sees little change and could mean tempting bargains for the small businesses that customize Sprinters for their individual needs. For 2018, drivers have the ability to choose a high- or low-roof design and one of three wheelbase lengths. Compared to ungainly rivals, like the Nissan NV series and Ram ProMaster, the Mercedes has a much more handsome face.

Drivers can choose between a turbodiesel V-6 with 188 horsepower driving through a 7-speed automatic and a four-cylinder 2.0 liter gas-powered engine making 190 horsepower driving through a 9-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is available for the diesel engine; the gasoline-powered Sprinter comes as rear-wheel drive only. The 2018 Sprinter has a payload of up to 6,636 pounds and a tow rating of up to 7,500 pounds for the 3500 diesel model. The 2500 model has a payload of up to 3,500 pounds and a tow rating of up to 5,000 pounds.

The interior of the Sprinter is sparse, for good reason. Mercedes rightly assumes that the people who buy Sprinters customize them for business needs, so the Sprinter comes from the factory pretty basic. The base cargo models get two seats up front and a ton of empty space in the back, while passenger models destined for shuttle duty can seat up to twelve. Properly equipped, the Sprinter has up to 530 cubic feet of cargo space with the 170-inch extended wheelbase. For the 144-in wheelbase, cargo space sits at 319 cubic feet.

As for equipment, most versions get a 7-inch color display screen, Bluetooth compatibility, a USB port, and a reversing camera. A navigation system is available as an option. Drivers can also have the option of adding a high-performance air conditioning package as well as a driver performance package.

The current Sprinter hasn’t been crash tested, and other than a standard reversing camera, the Sprinter comes with a crosswind mitigation system that keeps the vehicle in its lane during a gust of wind. Since the Sprinter has the aerodynamic profile of a brick on wheels, that’s a welcome feature. Safety options, meanwhile, include blind-spot monitors, parking sensors, and automatic emergency braking. Again, these are welcome features for a large, tall vehicle that is so often used by businesses in cities and areas that may be unfamiliar to the person driving. With an all-new 2019 Sprinter on the horizon, these 2018 models may be the most economical way to get into one.

Published May 31, 2022 by Andrew Newton

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by Perry D
Aug 12, 2023
Nice vehicle. This is a good deal. Aug 12, 2023
by Alex G
Oct 26, 2022
Way overpriced and too many miles with basic features. Oct 26, 2022

2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Pricing

Original MSRP
$44,505 to $55,010
Price range
$28,208 to $29,127
Average price on CG
$28,891
YoY price change
$28,208 to $28,891

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 5 · 100 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.92

Engine

Alternator: 220 amps

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: high

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: rear

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

4th Row Seats

Bench seat

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 100 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear outboard seats · Floor Material: rubber · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo net

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.92

Engine

Alternator: 220 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 4 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: high

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: rear

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Laminated glass: rear side · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 5 · 100 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.92

Engine

Alternator: 220 amps

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: high

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: rear

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

4th Row Seats

Bench seat

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 100 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.92

Engine

Alternator: 220 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: front · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 4 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: high

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: rear

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Laminated glass: rear side · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 5 · 100 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.92 · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection

Engine

Alternator: 220 amps

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: front · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: high

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: rear

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

4th Row Seats

Bench seat

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 100 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear outboard seats · Floor Material: rubber · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.92 · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection

Engine

Alternator: 220 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 4 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: high

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: rear

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Laminated glass: rear side · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 5 · 100 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.92 · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection

Engine

Alternator: 220 amps

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: high

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: rear

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

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