2012
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

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  • 2500 144"
    Starts at
    $36,290
    2
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2500 144"
    Starts at
    $37,670
    12
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 2500 144"
    Starts at
    $40,320
    12
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 3500 144"
    Starts at
    $40,345
    2
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 2500 170"
    Starts at
    $41,400
    2
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2500 170" EXT
    Starts at
    $42,350
    2
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2500 170"
    Starts at
    $42,720
    12
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3500 170"
    Starts at
    $42,785
    2
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3500 170" EXT
    Starts at
    $43,420
    2
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2500 170"
    Starts at
    $45,050
    12
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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Notable features

Emergency exit window
Power sliding door
Electronic stability system
Passenger and cargo models
Three lengths available
Two available roof heights

The good & the bad

The good

Cargo space
Versatile interior layout
Seat comfort

The bad

Difficult entry and exit
Fuel economy
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Expert 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter review

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Vehicle Overview

Designed specifically for commercial applications as passenger, cargo or chassis-cab vans, the Sprinter is available in three lengths with a choice of two roof heights. In passenger-carrying form, the Sprinter can seat up to 12 people in four rows. The Sprinter competes in a class with the Chevrolet Express, Ford E-Series and GMC Savana.

New for 2012
There are no significant changes for 2012.

Exterior
The back doors open to the vehicle’s full height and swing open 270 degrees. One-touch, triple-flash turn signals and wide-angle mirrors are standard. A power sliding door is optional on both cargo and passenger models. Exterior features include:

  • Standard power windows, locks and integrated wide-angle mirrors
  • Standard 16-inch steel wheels
  • Optional 16-inch aluminum wheels
  • Standard sliding passenger-side door
  • Dual hinged doors in back with a 270-degree opening
  • Optional side doors (in place of sliding door)
  • Optional heated windshield and rain-sensing wipers

Interior
Up to 12 occupants fit inside a passenger-carrying Sprinter. Two people sit up front and as many as three more rows of seats can be installed. The Crew Van is designed to carry five people as well as cargo. All models can have bucket seats in front. Sprinters have a flat cargo floor and tapered rear-wheel housings. Interior features include:

  • Available cloth or vinyl seats
  • Standard air conditioning
  • Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Standard CD player
  • Optional six-CD changer

Under the Hood
Sprinters come in 2500 (three-quarter-ton) and 3500 (one-ton) ratings, but only the 2500 series includes a passenger model. Sprinters have an independent front suspension, rear leaf springs and power rack-and-pinion steering. Mechanical features include:

  • 188-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V-6 with 325 pounds-feet of torque
  • Five-speed automatic transmission

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Optional side-impact and side curtain airbags
  • Standard all-disc antilock brakes
  • Standard electronic stability system and traction control

 

2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

Designed specifically for commercial applications as passenger, cargo or chassis-cab vans, the Sprinter is available in three lengths with a choice of two roof heights. In passenger-carrying form, the Sprinter can seat up to 12 people in four rows. The Sprinter competes in a class with the Chevrolet Express, Ford E-Series and GMC Savana.

New for 2012
There are no significant changes for 2012.

Exterior
The back doors open to the vehicle’s full height and swing open 270 degrees. One-touch, triple-flash turn signals and wide-angle mirrors are standard. A power sliding door is optional on both cargo and passenger models. Exterior features include:

  • Standard power windows, locks and integrated wide-angle mirrors
  • Standard 16-inch steel wheels
  • Optional 16-inch aluminum wheels
  • Standard sliding passenger-side door
  • Dual hinged doors in back with a 270-degree opening
  • Optional side doors (in place of sliding door)
  • Optional heated windshield and rain-sensing wipers

Interior
Up to 12 occupants fit inside a passenger-carrying Sprinter. Two people sit up front and as many as three more rows of seats can be installed. The Crew Van is designed to carry five people as well as cargo. All models can have bucket seats in front. Sprinters have a flat cargo floor and tapered rear-wheel housings. Interior features include:

  • Available cloth or vinyl seats
  • Standard air conditioning
  • Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Standard CD player
  • Optional six-CD changer

Under the Hood
Sprinters come in 2500 (three-quarter-ton) and 3500 (one-ton) ratings, but only the 2500 series includes a passenger model. Sprinters have an independent front suspension, rear leaf springs and power rack-and-pinion steering. Mechanical features include:

  • 188-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V-6 with 325 pounds-feet of torque
  • Five-speed automatic transmission

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Optional side-impact and side curtain airbags
  • Standard all-disc antilock brakes
  • Standard electronic stability system and traction control

 

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years old or less / less than 75,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles
Dealer certification
164-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 5.0
Value 4.5
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

  • By Swanns Sprinter from Washingto DC
    Owns this car
    February 9, 2018

    Great gas mileage

    The van met all my needs for a commercial van. It took me one year to find a sprinter that was under $30k. I would recommend this van for commercial use
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By The Sprinter Man
    Owns this car
    July 14, 2017

    Finally a Van what braking all the old rules.

    This Van actually do drives like a Mercedes Sedan and the 25-30 mpg keeps money in your pocket. Every part of this Van is much better than what we experienced from other Vans in the past. Very good "work horse" for sure.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By zoomzoom from farmington hills mi
    Owns this car
    January 7, 2014

    best

    Everything we needed and then some...special gift. Great space, very clean, very convertible. Very reliaaable, not too long....fits well in driveway.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sumfuncomet from Camden Maine
    Owns this car
    March 7, 2013

    Lots of van

    I have 1100 miles on this vehicle. Fuel economy is outstanding 20-21 mpg. Lots of torque, more than enuf power around town. I have a 2500 hi roof, 144". The radio is only fair. My biggest gripe is the left armrest on the door, it actually hurts your arm! Remedied by gluing a hunk of 1/2" hi density foam to it. My other gripe is the central locking system, annoying, confusing, I wish there was a way to defeat it. Having said all that it was expensive, I did get the extended warranty because of issues I have heard about years earlier with other Sprinter lines. Now that Mercedes is the sole seller since 2010 perhaps the quality and service will be better. So far, so good, very carline to drive, much more civil than my Mitsubishi Fuso.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (8 styles)
  • EXT (2 styles)

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Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter owners.

Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter a good Cargo Van?

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4.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 4.5

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