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The interior of the Sprinter exudes far more of a premium impression compared to Transit's barren and tacky cabin, and while it might be as bare at the standard level, Mercedes offers an array of more contemporary tech and driver-assist features in the options and packages cache. Like the Transit, the Sprinter also offers occupancy for up to 15 passengers it carries a longer wheelbase, however, which means more passenger room and more cargo capacity in the rear. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is all-new for 2019, with some of the most up-to-the-minute features and equipment offered within the segment. All that being said, however, most vehicles in the segment share the same bare-bones arrangement, but the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter does have many more options and may be a better alternative to consider. There are also hardly any safety and driver-assist features standard or available: the biggest fallback is in the lack of rear passenger niceties, though, with no USB ports provided for device charging, no storage solutions, only standard air conditioning, and no speakers from the infotainment.

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There's not much offered in the way of infotainment, safety, and passenger accommodations, however, with no infotainment screen and no smartphone connectivity offered at all at the base level - additionally, only a minor screen upgrade comes with the XLT. It's a decently comfortable vehicle too, delivering a smooth and composed ride in most urban conditions, and even proving to be somewhat nimble. Any of the three available engines offered within the lineup are suitably capable and reasonably fuel-efficient for the class. It is one of the most customizable vans out there with its versatile array of engine, wheelbase, roof height, and seating occupancy configurations. The Ford Transit Passenger Van is a more than favorable option within the scope of the full-size passenger-van segment. Maneuverability is the Transit's greatest weakness - as it is with any large van - but in the smaller wheelbase offerings, the Transit is surprisingly nimble, especially compared to dated rivals like the Ram ProMaster and Nissan NV. However, road feel and tire position are communicated surprisingly well through the steering wheel which, along with accurate steering responses, cedes some level of confidence to the driver. The suspension is tuned soft for a mostly comfortable and compliant ride, which does, however, mean that while minor road imperfections and typical everyday undulations are handled suitably, a lot of body roll is exhibited around corners.

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A full payload in any of the Transit configurations will weaken the potency of any of the available engines, though not to a frustrating degree. The Transit motors around with consistent vigor whether pulling off or cruising on the highway - at least with any of the upgraded engines. All configurations share a width of 81.3 inches, except the LWB-EL model which is 83.7 inches wide.ĭespite its heft, size, and shape, the Transit Passenger Van still rides and handles surprisingly well. The LWB Extended Length (LWB-EL) also has a 147.6-inch wheelbase, but it avails the model a longer overall length of 263.9 inches and a height of 107.7 inches. The long wheelbase (LWB) measures 147.6 inches, affording the LR models a total length of 237.6 inches and a height of 82.4 inches, with the MR models measuring 235.5 inches in length and 99.2 inches in height, and the HR models 235.5 inches in length and 108.6 inches in height. MR models have a length of 217.8 inches and a height of 98.7 inches.

The regular wheelbase (RWB) measures 129.9-inches, and in terms of total length and height, the LR model measures 219.9 inches and 82.2 inches, respectively. The RWB models can be optioned with the LR and MR, the LWB models with any of the roof heights, and the LWB-EL models with only the HR. The Transit Passenger Van is available in a variety of configurations with regular and long wheelbases, and regular, long, and extended length bodies, as well as with low, medium, or high roof options.

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