Compare the2022 Mercedes Sprinter Passenger VanVS 2021 Nissan NV Passenger

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The Sprinter Passenger Van has standard child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer child safety locks.

The Sprinter Passenger Van has standard Active Brake Assist, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The NV Passenger doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

The Sprinter Passenger Van has standard Post-Collision Brake, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The NV Passenger 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.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Sprinter Passenger Van offers optional Rear Cross Traffic Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The Sprinter Passenger Van offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The Sprinter Passenger Van’s optional lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

The Sprinter Passenger Van offers an optional Surround View Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The NV Passenger only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Sprinter Passenger Van’s optional rear cross-path warning system uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer a cross-path warning system.

The Sprinter Passenger Van’s optional driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

For better protection of the passenger compartment, the Sprinter Passenger Van uses safety cell construction with a three-dimensional high-strength frame that surrounds the passenger compartment. It provides extra impact protection and a sturdy mounting location for door hardware and side impact beams. The NV Passenger uses a body-on-frame design, which has no frame members above the floor of the vehicle.

The Sprinter Passenger Van has standard Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the Sprinter Passenger Van and the NV Passenger 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, daytime running lights, rearview cameras and available blind spot warning systems.

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To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Sprinter Passenger Van has a standard 250-amp alternator (220-amp - Sprinter Passenger Van Diesel). The NV Passenger’s 130-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Sprinter Passenger Van has a standard 850-amp battery. The NV Passenger’s 650-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

The battery on the Sprinter Passenger Van is under the floor, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Sprinter Passenger Van’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The NV Passenger’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Mercedes vehicles are more reliable than Nissan With 10 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Mercedes higher than Nissan.

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A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Mercedes Sprinter Passenger Van, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the NV Passenger.

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For much better steering response and tighter handling the Sprinter Passenger Van has rack and pinion steering, like Formula racecars, instead of the recirculating-ball type steering of the NV Passenger.

The Sprinter Passenger Van’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Sprinter Passenger Van 2500 170” WB’s wheelbase is 23.9 inches longer than on the NV Passenger (170 inches vs. 146.1 inches).

For better maneuverability, the Sprinter Passenger Van 1500 144” WB’s turning circle is 4.5 feet tighter than the NV Passenger’s (40.7 feet vs. 45.2 feet).

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The Mercedes Sprinter Passenger Van may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1150 to 1250 pounds less than the Nissan NV Passenger.

Unibody construction makes the Sprinter Passenger Van’s chassis much stiffer, which contributes to better handling, and enables softer springs to be used for a better ride. Unibody construction’s stiffness also contributes to better durability and less body squeaks and rattles. The NV Passenger doesn’t use unibody construction, but a body-on-frame design.

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The Sprinter Passenger Van 2500 170” WB has standard seating for 15 passengers; the NV Passenger can only carry 12.

The Sprinter Passenger Van has 13.6 inches more front headroom, 3.1 inches more front hip room and 1.7 inches more front shoulder room than the NV Passenger.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Sprinter Passenger Van’s middle row seats recline. The NV Passenger’s middle row seats don’t recline.

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Standard ESP Trailer Stabilization on the Sprinter Passenger Van uses the Electronic Stability Program sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Sprinter Passenger Van has a much higher standard payload capacity than the NV Passenger (3082 vs. 2800 lbs.).

The Sprinter Passenger Van has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the NV Passenger (3583 vs. 2800 lbs.).

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The engine computer on the Sprinter Passenger Van automatically engages the starter until the car starts with one twist of the key and disables the starter while the engine is running. The NV Passenger’s starter can be accidentally engaged while the engine is running, making a grinding noise and possibly damaging the starter and ring gear.

To help each driver find a more comfortable driving position, the Sprinter Passenger Van has a telescoping steering wheel. Much better than just a tilt steering wheel or adjustable seat, this allows a short driver to sit further from the steering wheel while maintaining contact with the pedals. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer a telescoping steering wheel.

When three different drivers share the Sprinter Passenger Van, the optional memory seats make it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver and front passenger’s seat positions. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer memory seats.

The Sprinter Passenger Van’s front power windows open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The NV Passenger’s passenger windows don’t open or close automatically.

If the windows are left open on the Sprinter Passenger Van the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the NV Passenger can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Keyless-Start standard on the Sprinter Passenger Van allows you to start the engine without removing a key from pocket or purse. The Nissan NV Passenger doesn’t offer an advanced key system.

The Sprinter Passenger Van has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

The Sprinter Passenger Van’s optional wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield. The NV Passenger’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Sprinter Passenger Van offers an optional rear wiper. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The Sprinter Passenger Van has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer automatic headlights.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the Sprinter Passenger Van detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Sprinter Passenger Van offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Sprinter Passenger Van’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Nissan charges extra for heated mirrors on the NV Passenger.

The Sprinter Passenger Van’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The NV Passenger’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Sprinter Passenger Van offers an optional Active Distance Assist Distronic, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Mercedes Sprinter Passenger Van offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the glovebox. The NV Passenger doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

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The Mercedes Sprinter outsold the Nissan NV by almost three to one during the 2021 model year.