Compare the2023 Chevrolet Express CargoVS 2023 Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van

Both the Express Cargo 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, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

The Express Cargo comes with free roadside assistance for 5 years 60,000 miles. Chevrolet 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 Express Cargo’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s (6/100,000 vs. 5/100,000).

There are almost 8 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Mercedes dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Express Cargo’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Express Cargo’s reliability 20 points higher than the Sprinter Cargo Van.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Mercedes vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 42 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mercedes is ranked 19th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Mercedes vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Mercedes is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Mercedes vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 4 places higher in reliability than Mercedes.

The Express Cargo’s standard 4.3 V6 produces 88 more horsepower (276 vs. 188) and 40 lbs.-ft. more torque (298 vs. 258) than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Express Cargo’s optional 6.6 V8 produces 213 more horsepower (401 vs. 188) and 206 lbs.-ft. more torque (464 vs. 258) than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

The Express Cargo has 9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sprinter Cargo Van Gas’ standard fuel tank (31 vs. 22 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Express Cargo has 6.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sprinter Cargo Van Diesel’s standard fuel tank (31 vs. 24.5 gallons).

The Express Cargo’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Sprinter Cargo Van are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the Express Cargo has larger tires than the Sprinter Cargo Van (245/75R16 vs. 215/85R16).

The Express Cargo’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 Chevrolet Express Cargo’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van only has 6 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Express Cargo has standard front gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Sprinter Cargo Van’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The front suspension of the Express Cargo 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 maneuverability, the Express Cargo 2500 135” WB’s turning circle is 2.8 feet tighter than the Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 170” WB’s (49.2 feet vs. 52 feet).

The Express Cargo is shorter than the Sprinter Cargo Van, making the Express Cargo easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces:

The Express Cargo is 12 inches shorter in height than the Sprinter Cargo Van, making the Express Cargo much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

The Express Cargo 2500 135” WB has 2.5 inches more front legroom, 1.8 inches more front hip room and 1.5 inches more front shoulder room than the Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 170” WB High Roof.

The Express Cargo’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Sprinter Cargo Van’s (7100 vs. 5000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van 3500 is only 7500 pounds. The Express Cargo 2500 135” WB offers up to a 10,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Express Cargo 3500 155” WB has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Sprinter Cargo Van 3500XD 170” EXT WB 4MATIC (4060 vs. 489 lbs.).

The Express Cargo offers an optional under hood light to help in making nighttime maintenance checks, adding fluids, etc. The Sprinter Cargo Van doesn’t offer an under hood light.

The Express Cargo 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 Express Cargo’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Sprinter Cargo Van does not have an oil pressure gauge.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Express Cargo offers optional rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The Sprinter Cargo Van doesn’t offer rear vents.

The Chevrolet Express outsold the Mercedes Sprinter by 1809 units during 2022.