There are a lot of misinformed comments here. I'm a diesel mechanic...BUT...I bought the Gasoline engine. Before making judgments try taking one for a test drive. Drive it up hills and on the freeway and around town. Take it on backroads and curvy roads. TEST DRIVE IT! The Gas's 9spd trans is a masterpiece. It shifts like BUTT'A. Look at the Sprinter specs...both Gas and Diesel each have 188HP. Yes the Diesel has more torque...but I'm not going to be towing often and my trailer only weighs 1800lbs fully loaded so do I need the Diesel? NO! My fully loaded trailer is just over half the towing capacity of 5000lbs. They both have the same towing capacity unless you go for the big 3500 with HD Suspension and that will allow for a bit more...you can't get the Gasoline engine for that. Yes the Diesel gets more MPG...but you can buy a whole lot of Gasoline for $4000. The Gas Transmission has 9 speeds compared to 7spds for the Diesel...that 9spd gearbox keeps the engine in its 2500-3500 torque range more often. The gas is way better around town and is way more responsive to throttle input because the turbo is small and doesn't lag. How long will the Diesel take to start paying you back; and will you even own the vehicle that long? The Diesel is quite a bit noisier. I like Quiet. And the SMELL of Diesel I am sick of. (Did I mention I am a diesel mechanic?) If a Diesel happens to break down...(lets say your fuel pump goes out)...that fuel pump is about $600 plus $250 labor. But no no...no no no...thats not all. Any Diesel mechanic will tell you that if your pump goes out you should replace the injectors too because 9x out of ten its metal to metal inside the pump and that will contaminate the whole fuel system so injectors, pump, and a complete flush of the whole system is REQUIRED. You won't get out of the shop for less than $1500...no way!!! Now factor the cost of a new engine...what if for some reason your Diesel engine needs replacing...??? Its $15000.00 FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. How many Gasoline engines can you buy for $15,000??? This is all hypothetical but the kicker for me is this: Open the hood on the Diesel and look at how totally crammed packed the engine compartment is...not one square inch of unused space. All you see are tubes and hoses and sensors and wire bundles and coolers and...there are TWO turbo chargers on the Diesel. Yes they have computers to diagnose but that is only as good as the tech that operates the equipment. NOW LOOK AT THE GASOLINE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Look how easy it is to get to every thing. A diesel will cost more to have any labor done to it...plus parts are more expensive. Just saying so many comments except one on this thread are misinformed and very ignorant. With proper maintenance a gas engine will last a long long time and so that should not be an issue at all. A Diesel will too if properly maintained. But maintaining a Diesel ALSO is way way more expensive. For me anyway GASOLINE is the choice...I'm not knocking the Diesel but there ain't nothing wrong with the gas and certainly it deserves a second look esspecially if around town and stop/go is your gig. The guy who says he owns a Metris on this thread is the only legit comment. The rest are ignorant just like this video. I forgot what a fricken cruel joke Def Con is.

Thanks for all the great info buddy! Super helpful

Diesel turbo in the mountains is significantly better than any other motor.

I have a 4 cilinder diesel and love it! never have electrical or DEF issues like this guy said.

I got the Sprinter diesel 2500, basic set up, LOVING IT!!!

We have a 2017 3500 Sprinter on our RV. It runs strong and can handle almost driving condition, including snow. Diesel is not difficult to find and has not been an issue. We've enjoyed the Sprinter so much that we recently purchased a 2020 2500 high top for use around the house. It can carry large loads and has no issue with high speed driving and is quiet and stable. My experience with engines goes back many years (I worked as a mechanic) and found that turbo charged gas engines require a higher octane fuel to avoid pinging and the added compression accelerates piston ring and cylinder wall wear. If the gas engine is "de-tuned" to burn regular fuel then there is a penalty factor inherent with the configuration, i.e. fuel economy drops. Diesel, by design, have a beefier engine block to handle the higher compression provides for a longer engine life. Another factor in choosing gas verses diesel is the resale value. Nobody will know how your vehicle was driven but they will know the reputation for longevity of a diesel.

thank you it helped so much💕💕💕💕💕💕

We purchased a 2021 Sprinter 1500 gas - has worked out well, gets good mileage, plenty of power and cargo capacity for a buildout. After driving all over Colorado all summer we've had no issues with power going up and over the various passes.

Do not go promaster i had 3. All 3 had electrical problems, Overheating, transmissions and terrible turn around times when you take it in for service

thank you

Having owned both Transits (350hd) and the 2500 long wheelbase Mercedes. The build quality is comparable in both Vans and the Transit's ride quality and driving dynamics are MUCH better, especially with the Ford's gas ecoboost engine which has substantially more horsepower and torque than any of the motors offered by Mercedes. Finally, the Transit can be fixed at ANY Ford dealer while not all Mercedes dealers service Sprinters. While I prefer the looks of the Mercedes, the Ford is still a great looking van and a much better all around value. Just my two cents!

When is the “Tour of my new Gas van” getting released?!

What is maintenance prices on both of them? Oil change, gas

When you drive the gas Ford or Dodge FIAT you can watch the gas gage move down to E quickly. Amazing.

If you look at information about the Sprinter Diesel used in business fleet service the average before major repairs for the Sprinter is 135K miles. So the Diesel in short terms is much more expensive than a gas Sprinter or a different brand of gas engine in the real world. Those who drive the Sprinter Diesel some 220K to 250K miles are drivers that know how to maintain and drive the Sprinter Diesel in all conditions. It would be luck for the average driver to break through 175K miles with the older or newer V6 Diesel Sprinter. Personal experience having had 3 Diesel and one gas vehicles from MBenz.

So did u get a van yet?. Im trying to figure it our too. Im interrested in a sprinter or a Doddge. Ihave found 1 sp. and 2 promasters.

All those assist features are available in all the vans. Not just Sprinter

"Hey Mercedes, closest gas station?" Mercedes: "2333 miles"

Diesel engine will last 4-5x as long. More torque and won’t overheat when idling. Diesel for the win.

I’m thinking it’s the gas model for me! Which one do you choose and why?

Pros and cons of both. Can't idel a gas engine for long and the diesel ether. Had a Sprinter and idea for awhile the fuel water separator went out. Real quick. Like in first 30,000 miles. But I went with the transit 350. Great van. I would go with Ford. 😁😁😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🚚 Mercedes not worth it. Waste of money.

It's variant, not variation. Nice vid!

Will you guys choose the ford transit or MBenz sprinter??? Gas or Diesel?? Why?

What color was that low roof van??

Only two things I need to know... Performance and MPG.. Still looking...

Diesel 4x4 6 cylinder

Is that from Walter’s dealership in Riverside?

Didn’t want to record the test drive? Huh? Any thoughts on why people click on this video?

Look at a loaded out Ford with the bigger screen and controls on the steering wheel and better seats. Get a mid roof as well if you don't want a high roof.

Sorry but when Ram started having every electrical relay on my car go out that's when I got rid of it and it was right at 175,000 MI

For the best solution of covering lots of miles I would go with a Ford-biggest gas engine offered and add an extra gas tank and just pay for the gas and be done with it. The Ford dealer network is everywhere. Up grade the shock absorbers and other suspension parts and that should take care of the highway driving to give you control and comfort.

Diesel 4x4

DEF system is the downfall of the Diesel

I’ve definitely never heard anyone consider a gas engine less complicated than diesel. I’ve also never heard of someone consider gas better for stop and go. Diesel and diesel mechanics are everywhere and needed less due to the less complicated Diesel engine. You really should do more research and not get stuck with a gasoline powered Sprinter.

THE DRIFT AND WIND MODS ARE REALLY HATED AND TURNED OFF BY OWNERS, A FRIEND TOLD ME!

Gas

Nissan NV not a good vehicle! You may take that back as you’re staring at a long list of repairs for your Sprinter. NV has a reputation for rock solid reliability.

Hahaha.. we are in Riverside and the closest gas station is 2,333 miles away.

More things to break

hmm

If I buy the diesel I’d remove the def system

The ultimate Sprinter would be one with an AMG 45 s engine. HAHAHAHA!!!!

no 4cyl keep it

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I can tell you don't know much about cars. The towing between the gas and diesel Mercedes is the same, the idea of the wind assist is not to lower the van but to brake against the wind. You can get the same options in a Ford as you can the Mercedes. Almost every fuel station has diesel these days. I recommend diesel if you do highway driving. Gas engines these days last almost as long as diesel engines, the advantage of diesel is fuel economy and towing. Anyone can work on a Mercedes van, diesel or gas. All mechanics have diagnostic computers to diagnose. It is a fairly standard diagnostic system. If you own a diesel take it to a diesel mechanic, any diesel mechanic worth his salt can work on a Sprinter. BTW, I own a Metris with the same 2 litre gas engine. Very good engine and transmission, very strong. I believe these gas engine should be able to go at least 300,000 KMS without major service. You won't be dissapointed, unless you decide to tow. It has plenty of power to tow but the fuel economy really drops which is what every gas engine does when towing.

Would you show me more about the car rather than show yourself?

Diesel drives nice but it's a piece of s*** if you want to get home again you better by the gas one especially if you live in California I've had nothing but problems with my diesel van including the Mercedes lawsuit where they cheated on the smog and now my van is worth half of what it used to be worth $9,000 for an exhaust on a defective system so many factory defects Mercedes won't take credit for and then wants to charge you an arm and a leg to take out there bad parts and put in the new ones airbag light on the dash after they remove the airbag airbag recall can't trust anything Mercedes says or does everytime I see somebody driving down the road in a Mercedes I think to myself what an idiot somebody has no idea what they're buying just likes the way the car looks and has no idea of how mechanically bucked up factory recalls over the whole vehicle

Of course it ain't got nothing to do with if it's gas or diesel it's got to do with the logo on the front and back look at me I got a Mercedes-Benz. LOL. And to be quite honest y'all don't even know what a diesel was about. A diesel isn't working and we're gasoline ain't such a working engine. That's why diesel engines are more efficient than gasoline engines.

so $4000 less for gas and a lot shorter life, where's the value mate

mush mouth

Useless comments!

Absolutely garbage!!! Waaaay over priced

No video of the test drive, worthless video