Compare the2022 Ram ProMaster Cargo VanVS 2020 Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van

The ProMaster Cargo Van has standard Post Collision Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Sprinter Cargo Van doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

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, 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.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the ProMaster Cargo Van has a standard 800-amp battery. The Sprinter Cargo Van only offers a standard 720-amp battery.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 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 65 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mercedes is ranked 25th, below the industry average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Ram vehicles are more reliable than Mercedes vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Ram 13 places higher in reliability than Mercedes.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 90 more horsepower (280 vs. 190) and 2 lbs.-ft. more torque (260 vs. 258) than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

The ProMaster Cargo Van has 2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sprinter Cargo Van Gas’ standard fuel tank (24 vs. 22 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

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 3.8 inches wider in the front and 2.3 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Sprinter Cargo Van.

For better maneuverability, the ProMaster Cargo Van’s turning circle is tighter than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s:

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’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s (6910 vs. 5000 pounds).

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the ProMaster Cargo Van uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Sprinter Cargo Van doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The ProMaster Cargo Van has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Sprinter Cargo Van:

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. 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.

The Sprinter Cargo Van’s optional cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The ProMaster Cargo Van’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.