Ford Transit-350 vs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
Overview
| Spec | Ford Transit-350350 Low Roof | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15001500 144" WB Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 350 Low Roof | 1500 144" WB Cargo |
| Body style | Van | Van |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2023 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Transit-350350 Low Roof | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15001500 144" WB Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50,600 | $43,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Transit-350350 Low Roof | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15001500 144" WB Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 25 gal (best) | 22 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Transit-350350 Low Roof | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15001500 144" WB Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 275 hp (best) | 188 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft (best) | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Transit-350350 Low Roof | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15001500 144" WB Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Cargo volume | 280.9 cu ft | 319 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 6,900 lbs (best) | 5,000 lbs |
| Payload | 4,498 lbs (best) | 3,953 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 4,597 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 130 in | 144 in (best) |
| Length | 219.9 in | 233.5 in (best) |
| Width | 81.3 in (best) | 79.5 in |
| Height | 82.2 in | 96.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Transit-350350 Low Roof | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15001500 144" WB Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Transit-350 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 350 Low Roof $50,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 1500 144" WB Cargo $43,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 350 Low Roof $52,000 MSRP | 1500 144" WB Passenger $48,700 MSRP |
| 3 | 350 Low Roof $54,500 MSRP | — |
| 4 | 350 Low Roof $55,900 MSRP | — |
| 5 | 350 Medium Roof $53,000 MSRP | — |
| 6 | 350 Medium Roof $56,900 MSRP | — |
| 7 | 350 High Roof $54,000 MSRP | — |
| 8 | 350 High Roof $55,200 MSRP | — |
| 9 | 350 High Roof $57,900 MSRP | — |
| 10 | 350 High Roof $59,100 MSRP | — |
| 11 | 350 XL Low Roof $58,680 MSRP | — |
| 12 | 350 XL Low Roof $62,880 MSRP | — |
| 13 | 350 XL Medium Roof $59,980 MSRP | — |
| 14 | 350 XL Medium Roof $64,180 MSRP | — |
| 15 | 350 XLT Low Roof $61,665 MSRP | — |
| 16 | 350 XLT Low Roof $65,865 MSRP | — |
| 17 | 350 XLT Medium Roof $62,965 MSRP | — |
| 18 | 350 XLT Medium Roof $67,165 MSRP | — |
| 19 | 350 HD XL High Roof $64,780 MSRP | — |
| 20 | 350 HD XL High Roof $68,180 MSRP | — |
| 21 | 350 HD XLT High Roof $67,765 MSRP | — |
| 22 | 350 HD XLT High Roof $71,165 MSRP | — |