Ford Transit-350 vs. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
Highlights
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$50,600
|
$56,950
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4
|
| Horsepower |
|
208 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
1
|
1
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
275 @ 6250
|
208 @ 3800
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4
|
| Displacement |
3.5 L/213
|
2.0 L/119
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
260 @ 4000
|
332 @ 1400
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
LT235/65RR16
|
LT215/85SR16
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
16 X 5.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
LT235/65RR16
|
LT215/85SR16
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Full-Size
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Full-Size in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
16 X 5.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Rigid Axle
|
Rigid Axle
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Leaf
|
Leaf
|
Steering
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
43 ft
|
45 ft
|
Measurements
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
57 in
|
68 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
126 in
|
133 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
40 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
55 in
|
39 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Front Hip Room |
61 in
|
64 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
68 in
|
67 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
81 in
|
80 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
29 in
|
29 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
70 in
|
70 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
56 in
|
| Wheelbase |
130 in
|
144 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
N/A
|
8 in
|
| Step Up Height - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
220 in
|
234 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Step Up Height - Side |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Side Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Side Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
82 in
|
96 in
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
319 ft³
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
N/A
|
8 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
4,515 lbs
|
4,622 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
4,515 lbs
|
4,622 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
4,985 lbs
|
5,368 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
520 lbs
|
750 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
25 gal
|
25 gal
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
10,800 lbs
|
15,250 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
9,500 lbs
|
9,990 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
5,200 lbs
|
7,500 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
2,062 lbs
|
3,006 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
9,880 lbs
|
11,140 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,985 lbs
|
5,368 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,200 lbs
|
7,500 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,923 lbs
|
2,362 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,985 lbs
|
5,368 lbs
|
Safety
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
850
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
250
|
250
|
Brakes
| 2026 Ford Transit-350 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Ford Transit-350 or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
The 2026 Ford Transit-350 and the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Ford Transit-350 or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
The 2026 Ford Transit-350 is cheaper than the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 with a $50,600 starting MSRP versus a $56,950 starting MSRP.
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