2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Reviews, Pricing & Specs

The literal Mercedes-Benz of cargo vans gets a new nine-speed automatic transmission and updated 4Matic AWD for 2023.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter brings a certain level of refinement to the full-size, work-ready cargo van segment. It has impressive cargo and payload capacities, as well as some modern in-car and safety innovations.

What’s New for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van

For the 2023 model year, the Sprinter's engine selections have been reworked. Mercedes-Benz has also updated the available 4Matic all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.

Design

The Sprinter is available in two wheelbase lengths and two roof heights, for four different combinations. There’s a 144-inch wheelbase and a 170-inch wheelbase, as well as a standard roof and a high-roof design. The Sprinter comes equipped with black plastic bumpers and steel wheels. It can be outfitted with body-colored bumpers, alloy wheels, and fog lights.

Powertrain

The 2023 Sprinter van comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine which makes 188 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It’s also available with one of two turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engines. The standard-output diesel engine makes 170 horsepower and 296 pound-feet of torque, while the high-output turbodiesel engine makes 211 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque.

Power is routed through a new nine-speed automatic transmission to rear-wheel drive (RWD). The high-output diesel engine is also available with AWD. When properly equipped, the Sprinter can tow up to 7,500 pounds and it has a payload capacity of 6,812 pounds.

Interior

In is largest configuration of extended-wheelbase and high-roof, the Sprinter Cargo Van provides an impressive 586 cubic feet of cargo space. The two front seats come with basic cloth upholstery, and upgraded cloth upholstery or synthetic leather upholstery are offered as options. The Sprinter is also available with power-adjustable front seats, heated front seats, and even front seats that swivel towards the cargo area.

Technology

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is available with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It runs the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) system, which generally has an easy-to-use interface. It also responds to prompts like “Hey, Mercedes…” and understands complex commands. A larger 10.25-inch version of this infotainment system is also available. The package that adds this larger screen also adds navigation and a wireless charging pad.

Safety

The Sprinter is offered with modern high-tech safety features such as automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, driver-attention monitoring, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. It also has a helpful crosswind assist, so big gusts don’t get the best of you on the highway. The Sprinter is also available with active lane-keeping assist and traffic-sign recognition.

Pricing

At the time of this writing, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van has a base MSRP of $43,500. If you want crew and cargo, the Sprinter Crew Van has a base MSRP of $46,700. The Sprinter is backed by a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.