What is new on the current Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
The current-generation Sprinter carries the MBUX infotainment system with a touchscreen, natural-language voice control and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — features that used to be reserved for Mercedes passenger cars. Under the hood the lineup pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel or a 2.0-liter gas engine with a nine-speed automatic, replacing the older V6 diesel. Available all-wheel drive, a higher payload rating, upgraded LED lighting and an expanded driver-assistance package round out the changes. Body choices still span standard and high roof, three wheelbases, and 1500, 2500 and 3500 weight ratings.
How much does a new Sprinter van cost?
Cargo versions open in the high-$40,000s. A new Sprinter passenger van generally starts in the mid-$50,000s, and a 3500 extended-wheelbase 15 passenger van with a diesel engine, high roof, rear air conditioning and safety options lands between roughly $70,000 and $85,000 before upfitting. Executive and luxury conversions layer another $40,000 to $200,000 on top. Add insurance for a 15 passenger vehicle, commercial registration in some states, and diesel maintenance intervals, and the true cost of ownership is a serious commitment for anyone who needs a big van a few weekends a year.
New Sprinter trims and configurations explained
The number in the name is the weight rating: 1500 is the lightest, 2500 is the volume seller, and 3500 is the heavy-duty chassis used for 15 passenger vans and most conversions. Wheelbase determines length — the 170-inch extended body is what gives a 15 passenger van luggage space behind the last row. Roof height matters more than buyers expect: the high roof allows roughly 6 feet 4 inches of standing headroom, which turns loading a group from a crouch-and-shuffle into simply walking down the aisle. Choose the drivetrain last; most passenger duty is well served by rear-wheel drive with the diesel.
Should you buy a new Sprinter or rent one?
Buy if you will run the van weekly — a shuttle service, a church with a standing schedule, a crew that travels constantly. Rent if your need is episodic. A new 15 passenger Sprinter that costs $80,000 plus insurance, storage, tires and diesel service can be replaced by roughly 20 to 30 rental days a year at a fraction of the outlay, and you always drive a current-model vehicle instead of one that ages in your lot. Renting also sidesteps the commercial insurance problem: most personal auto policies exclude 15 passenger vans.
Drive a new Sprinter this week
Sprinter Van Rentals keeps a late-model fleet of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger vans and executive conversions in more than 260 U.S. cities and 56 airports. Every vehicle is professionally detailed, priced all-in with taxes and fees, and covered by 24/7 roadside assistance. Pick your city and dates, choose 12 passenger, 15 passenger or executive, and reserve online in about two minutes — or call (971) 328-2665 and we will match the configuration to your group, luggage and route.
Reserve with Sprinter Van Rentals
Sprinter Van Rentals is a nationwide 12 and 15 passenger Sprinter van rental company operating in more than 260 U.S. cities and 56 airports. Every reservation is all-in priced, every vehicle is late-model and professionally detailed, and 24/7 roadside assistance is standard. Compare the entire fleet and check live availability on our Sprinter van rental home page, or call (971) 328-2665 and we will size the right vehicle for your group.
Last updated 2026-08-05