Work vans have few models as well established as the Transit and the Sprinter. In this review, we’ll be giving you the latest in this Mercedes Sprinter vs Ford Transit payload comparison, giving you the tools you need to make the smart choice for your work van in 2025.
Key Takeaways
- The Ford Transit has a wide suite of tweaks this year, with changes being made with tradespeople in mind for the 2025 edition of the Transit.
- The Mercedes Sprinter has yet to introduce a new generation, but its current guise is more than worthy of consideration.
- The Transit offers its new upgrades with practicality in mind, with the starting price of the general contractor package being under $3k.
Is there a 2025 Transit?
Yes! For 2025, the Ford Transit and E-Transit America’s best-selling gas and electric van lineup introduce a range of new features designed to enhance flexibility and efficiency for tradespeople and fleet managers. New factory-installed vocational upfit packages, developed in collaboration with Ranger Design, are now available for four key industries: Electrician, HVAC, General Contractor, and Delivery.
These packages include tailored shelving, drawers, and work surfaces, and can be financed along with the vehicle to simplify the purchase process. Each package also comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty and access to service at over 2,800 Ford dealerships. Starting MSRPs range from $2,900 for the General Contractor package to $4,440 for the HVAC setup. Additional options include a Wall Liner Kit for easier equipment installation and a Large Grab Handles Kit for better accessibility.
Updates to the Transit cargo van include an optional mobile power cord with a fast charger adapter and Smart Acceleration Truncation, which helps manage acceleration based on payload. Also, the 180-degree rear door opening is now standard on all low- and medium-roof cargo and passenger vans, while the 253-degree version remains standard on high-roof variants and optional on others.
How much is a 2025 Mercedes Sprinter?
For 2025, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter continues to offer impressive versatility, available in two wheelbase lengths and configurations that include cargo van, crew van, passenger van, and a customizable chassis cab. While the current generation is over a decade old, the Sprinter remains a top contender in the full-size van segment. Pricing for the 2025 Sprinter starts at $53,195 for the base 2500 Cargo model as of writing, reaching $62,345 for the 2500 Cargo High Roof. A full list of trims reads as:
- Sprinter 2500 Cargo - $53,195 - $71,945
- Sprinter 2500 Crew - $56,195 - $73,205
- Sprinter 2500 Passenger - $59,295 - $76,745
- Sprinter 3500 Cargo - $59,315 - $68,465
- Sprinter 3500 XD Cargo - $62,225 - $78,125
This year, Mercedes has made thoughtful updates by shifting several previously optional features to standard equipment most notably rain-sensing wipers across all models. The Comfort Plus package now also includes a heated steering wheel. Safety technology receives meaningful upgrades as well, with enhanced blind-spot monitoring that can detect cyclists during right turns and a more advanced surround-view camera that alerts drivers to pedestrians or cyclists ahead when pulling away from a stop.
Summary
Between the two, Ford stands out for its practicality and rugged reliability. Ford knows what the layman needs, and this year’s Transit is built to best suit any use case you could have for your new Transit. If you need the best in work capabilities, Ford has you covered.