The manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
The Sprinter is a Mercedes-Benz product, engineered and produced by the Mercedes-Benz Vans division. Following Daimler's 2021 split, the commercial-vehicle side of the group became Daimler Truck while Mercedes-Benz Group retained the van business, so the Sprinter continues to be developed and sold under the Mercedes-Benz brand. It has been in continuous production since 1995 across three generations — the first-generation W901–905, the second-generation W906 introduced in 2006, and the current W907/910 launched for 2019.
Where Sprinter vans are built
European production runs from Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde in Germany, with additional assembly historically in Spain and Argentina. For North America, Mercedes-Benz opened a full manufacturing plant in North Charleston, South Carolina in 2018 — a body shop, paint shop and assembly line, replacing the earlier arrangement in which vans were partly disassembled in Germany and reassembled stateside to manage import tariffs. That plant is why current U.S. Sprinters are, in a meaningful sense, American-built Mercedes vans.
Why some Sprinters say Dodge or Freightliner
During the DaimlerChrysler era the Sprinter was sold in the U.S. as the Dodge Sprinter from 2003 to 2009 and, in parallel, as the Freightliner Sprinter through commercial truck dealers. All three badges covered the same vehicle built on the same line with the same engines. After Chrysler separated from Daimler in 2009 the Dodge badge disappeared, and Mercedes-Benz became the primary retail brand while Freightliner continued serving fleet and commercial buyers. If you own a Dodge Sprinter, parts and service cross-reference to the Mercedes catalog.
What the manufacturer means for renters
It means the van you rent is engineered to Mercedes commercial standards: crosswind assist, attention assist, available active brake assist and blind-spot monitoring, a nine-speed automatic, and a chassis designed for high-mileage duty. Sprinter Van Rentals runs a late-model Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet in more than 260 U.S. cities and 56 airports, with all-in pricing and 24/7 roadside assistance — so you get factory-current safety equipment without owning the vehicle.
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