Great Video! Thank you for sharing your perspective!

You truly answered a lot of questions that I've been struggling with and a few that I haven't realized that I have. great great content.

Really great video! Thank you.. We are early in our research so this really helps!

Great video. I ended up ordering the 4x4 diesel because the 4wd was a must for me. Glad you are happy with your decision and excited to see the build out.

Thank you for the video. Very helpful.

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Great video, thanks so much for sharing! It's giving me a lot to think about and I'm excited to see your thoughts of the 2wd after owning it for a bit longer. Cheers!

We bought a new 170 inch, 2500 diesel Sprint in 2016. It is the exact same color at yours. We did a full build out the following year and living in Alaska our priority really had to be the 4-wheel drive. It is the perfect camper for two adults on long weekends or week long adventures plus. We occasionally tow a 14 ft aluminum flat bed to haul snowmachines/four wheelers or our 16ft river boat. We have no issues with power on these loads.. It is easy to over load the 2500 and my rear end squats a inch or so. There are a few documented issues with the MB diesel that I didn't discover until after we made the purchase. We only have 12,000 miles on our rig with zero issues so far. The DPF and the EGR value and that system can be VERY expensive to repair or replace and improper operation of the diesel is the root cause of these problems. Never idle the diesel for any extended amount of time. These new motors are designed to run the cleanest at minimum of 1800-2000rpm or speeds above 45pmh. If I am in traffic I shift to a lower gear to keep the motor RPM's in the proper range. Do not lug this motor. I suspect most of the documented issues come from work trucks that will putt around in traffic all day or are left idling on job sites for hours on end. Ours has an idle control feature from the factory and I can set the idle and any rpm range and I will run it at 1600-1800 rpm to charge up batteries through our DC/DC charger if we don't have enough solar gain on the roof. Oil changes are really expensive and routine service at a dealer can be over $1000 if you follow MB recommendations. MB recommends oil changes out to 18,000 miles. No way would I ever go that long between oil changes. My Sprint is out of warranty so I do all of my own oil changes. I will be doing my third at about 20,000 miles and I consider that cheap insurance. Our fuel consumption averages just a bit over 14mpg running light and as low as 11-12mpg running heavy. I expected better since I ordered this with the tallest axle ratio gearing MB offers. There is no perfect van that covers all our needs and I will probably keep this for another 10 years or so. But I can say, this will probably be the last diesel powered vehicle I will ever buy.

My son purchased an 05 diesel to live-in, with long road trips all over the western seaboard for climbing and biking the diesel is perfect for him with its long service intervals and the economy at near 25mpg, but if your a maybe once a month tripper or a limited area van life person then gas is perfect because 10K for a Diesel engine buys a lot of gas mileage difference and diesels aren’t cheap to work on.

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Excellent excellent excellent video. Very informative in explaining the differences including price as well. That was always my concern about which option was best between the 2WD and the 4WD for traction purposes. I drive the interstate a lot and run into stormy weather constantly. Do you think the 2WD high roof can handle the road or does it come down to which tires you have that help grip the road better. Thanks!👍😊

Very good detailed video and editing! I have driven the Dodge ProMaster and Ford Transit a lot and they were okay Vans. But when I got into a Mercedes Sprinter it was like WHOOAAAAA! I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face! I drives like a S class or Lexus in terms of cargo vans categories! The luxuries and comfort is night and day versus the competition. The only difference is I’ve been driving the V6 turbo diesel Sprinter at work and man it sounds amazing and has great power. I love this new Sprinter van!! It’s a true joy to drive they really nailed it. You can order them with a ton of cool options including the amazing LED headlights. Also RWD is completely fine. This van is #1 on my list! These were super popular back in Europe like over 30 years ago and they have finally solidified their position here in the US! And people are taking notice!

exactly the video i was looking for! Thank you!

great video - this is the exact trade-off we're pondering on which Sprinter and whether 4x4 is worth the premium

Thanks for taking the time, I’ve considering the exact same thing!

Cool fallopian tubes bicycle painting behind you. Very cool!

Off Highway Van came out with a LSD for the Sprinter. If you find yourself needing more traction in the snow that may be something worth looking into. They just did a video on it recently too. Great video, I appreciated the content you provide!

Wanted a 170 Sprinter 2WD, to build out for camping - important were sensors, cameras, brake assist, cruse control, ect to make driving safer and easier. Buying in early 2020 there was 0 % interest for 5 years for 2019. These features were almost never in Diesel. There were only two in America, we called a dealer with one and asked to drive it with same issues you had between Gas and Diesel. Loved the test drive, liked that gas was more quiet. First day drove from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe and it was great in the hills. I think the trans is why it handles hills so well. Ours was the passenger with 4 rows of seats, Rear AC/Heat, floor and all walls insulated and covered, windows all around. Because interior was already in we can build out everything with pre-made parts and not drill into the van so build is cheaper, lighter and exactly how we like it. We have an Outback 4WD, for snow so the MB is fair weather mainly. Then my wife negotiated for two hours to get another 3,000 off so it was quite cheap really. As kid I loved VW camper vans and this feels like a modern, reliable version of those old rigs. I also like that the seats have less electric adjustments so it feels very sturdy.

We are in our late sixties and drive a 170" 4x4 Sprinter 2500 diesel. Our vehicle takes us to South America and Europe for extended periods. As an overlander not having four wheel drive is a non-starter. FWD has gotten us out of more jams than I care to remember; wet fields, mud, snow. Mercedes vehicles are designed with slip differentials be they 2WD or 4WD which means that worst case you operate with one powered wheel front and one back in 4WD mode and a single wheel in 2WD. Without FWD we would have faced massive delays and several costly tows in out of the way places. Overlanding in places like South America without FWD is just asking for trouble. The “dirty little secret” of RV conversions is weight management and not exceeding GVWR. This is particularly problematical with the Sprinter 170” 4x4 since the 700 pounds of weight consumed by the 4WD reduces maximum usable payload (occupants & cargo) to 2,431 lbs. Despite being VERY weight efficient it has proven impossible to keep this RV conversion from exceeding GVWR when fully loaded. If I had it to do over, I would have converted a 3500. Our Sprinter is maintained as an expedition-ready home on wheels. This keeps the actual gross vehicle weight of this vehicle relatively constant. For two voyagers, our conversion assumes about 1,230 pounds of weight beyond the weight of the RV conversion itself (two voyagers, 30 gallons of water, 28.5 extra gallons diesel, cooking equipment, food, kayak, two bikes, skis, tools, safety & camping gear, guitar, banjo, 4-season clothing, personal electronic equipment.) The vehicles gross weight varies primarily as a function of food, fuel, and water carried. We installed a French 58 gallon fuel tank that powers the vehicle, the furnace and our stove. The OEM tank had a 24.5 gallon capacity. Including a supplemental 5 gallon jerry, this accounts for 270 lbs. of our weight carried full over and above the fuel weight of an OEM tank. However we have a range exceeding 975 miles though we bank on about 900 when accounting for fuel consumed by heating and cooking). The HUGE benefit of the large tank is that we have the capacity to tank up at low cost fuel stops. This regularly saves us $20 to $30 a tank. Absolutely fully loaded with crew (at expedition departure) this Sprinter has a Maximum Weight of 9,859 lbs. That includes • 404 lbs. of diesel fuel (58 gallons) in the main fuel tank • 240 lbs. of fresh water • 58 lbs. of chains for all four tires • 35 lbs. of diesel fuel (5 gallons) in the yellow diesel Jerry can This Maximum Weight exceeds Mercedes GVW of 8,550 lbs. by 1,309 lbs. (15.3%). It exceeds Mercedes combined Gross Axle Weight (GAW) of 9,461 lbs. (GAWF Front: 4,101 lbs. and GAWR Rear: 5,360 lbs.) by 398 lbs. (4.2%). 4,084 lbs. of this Maximum Weight is carried by the front axle, while 5,775 lbs. is carried on the rear axle. Thus each front tire needs to carry 2,042 lbs. and each back tire needs to carry 2888 lbs. The addition of helper springs on the rear axle addresses the challenge of operating at GVW all the time when overlanding and keeps the suspension properly balanced. The load is within the safe carrying capacity of our AT tires. Overlanding we average 15.5 mpg. The use of beefy AT tires accounts for a half mpg reduction in fuel efficiency from 16 mpg. Driving performance remains very good because the vast majority of our weight carried is low. We have no fixed overhead compartments, and do not carry equipment on the roof other than boat hatch, fan, solar panels and awning. In our view, when overlanding, reliability is everything. The money we save in living costs makes cost of operation of a vehicle when overlanding secondary in our book.

Thank You.

Great info! Love the wild adventures!! Curious how yours is still holding up?? Had any heavy loads in it yet? How has it done?

The new 2 Liter Gas engine in combination with the new 9 speed automatic runs quite and good. The gas engine has benefits, driving in the USA. I like it ! But, it is till now, not a international mercedes engine, it is local, for the north american marked. The Mercedes Diesel engines , 4 cyl ( 316 cdi) and the 3 Liter V6 engines are worldwide engines. The 3 Liter diesel is used by many military forces around the globus, and many international travelers use the 3 liter V6 Diesel. The 3 Liter sprinter diesel is right now the only Van engine that gets worldwide service and parts supply. Even the new Ford Transit has different technical set ups for local markets. The North-American Ford Transit and the Dodge Promaster look the same like their european versions, but technic and drivetrains are totally different. Not so the Mercedes Sprinters. The Sprinter Diesel is the first choise if you travel even outside the USA. I drive in germany a new 2020 2.1Liter 4 cyl, diesel Sprinter-Tourer with a opt. 51,3 gallon diesel fuel tank, that gives me a range 1350 miles.

Really well done clear informative,kind, helpful,encouraging for the faint-hearted inexperienced consumer.

Thanks for excellent video. What's RPM on the highway for speed 70 mph ? I'm looking for new sprinter , I planed load my van 3000 lb for all time. What MPG should I expect with? Thanks.

I'm leaning towards gas, simply for the fact that I can drive it short distances around town as much as possible, which is most of the initial driving I'll be doing anyways. Probably going to end up with a 2022 ProMaster though for the square body, and middle size of the 159 WB

Very instructive video! Could you please let me know the real-world MPG of your gas sprinter after conversion? Also, what is the overall weight of the campervan? Right now I have a 2020 Sprinter v6 diesel 170wb 3500 with 10,000 lbs campervan. I'm planning to go light so order a new Sprinter but I'm unsure whether to go for a 4-cylinder diesel or gas engine. Your input would be much appreciated. Thank you.

This video is very objective driven and it made sense to give gas engine for its best for many potential buyers. Thank you!

Very good review! I own a 2012 silver. 2500 crew High top 3.0 diesel. Upsized 18" chrome wheels and Nitto AT tires. Just ordered a 2021 2500 crew, loaded, standard roof 2.0 gas . Totally same story thought we needed 4x4 and at the last minute drove the gas and fell in love. Quick analogy, I only needed 4x4 once in 7 years, and hate diesel everyday!!! I think the 4x4 is also a pain in the ass to activate and is no way a AWD. I am hoping MB will develop a bigger gas engine and AWD (fulltime).

Good analysis. Just test drove the 2L 7spd gas sprinter today. Nice! Not sure how it changes the formula but in Seattle, the 4 cylinder diesel with a 9 speed transmission will be available next month (May,June). It specs out at 27 hwy. 21 city. Still a chunk of money over gas turbo 4 but an interesting option to consider.

Thanks for the info! A year in are you happy with the choice of gas? Much appreciated!

One of the things the calculator doesn’t take into account is mileage when loaded, towing or built out. Unladen, the gas engine will get far better mileage than when heavily loaded. If you wanted gas 4wd, you could go Ford Ecoboost.

I am about 3 years behind from where you were in time. Plan to order a '23 model 170WB AWD with only diesel option. I want to explore dirt roads and boon docking, so either 4x4 or AWD is a must. The diesel is a complex engine with all the Turbo and emission control, but I think I have enough skills to maintain one without breaking my 401K.

I went through the same decision process and ended up with the 2.0 gas 144 WB Sprinter 1500. I agree that the lack of 4WD option almost killed the deal. The final decision was made by the expense. In my particular example, the 4WD Diesel Sprinter 2500 was $18,000 more than the 2WD gas 1500. The equivalent Ford Transit 4WD was $8k more than the 2WD Sprinter. I live in snow country and constantly drive on snow in the winter so the lack of 4WD was significant. It is common knowledge that a 2WD with real snow tires has better traction than 4WD without snow tires. Snow tires are $1000 which is what I'll be adding in a couple of months. My first major trip was 2300 miles towing about 5000 lbs. It had about the same highway performance as my 4WD Ford pickup with the V8. MPG was 11-12 on that trip! It gets about 20 mpg in town. My van is a work van. It appears to be a very tough van. If I keep up the same miles, it will have 30,000 miles per year on it.

Thank you so very much. Drove the 2500 - 144 - v6 - 4 X 4 ( 3 inches higher - step in ) - High Top and the 2500 v4 gas - 2 X ( ? ) - 170 - High Top. Well the cost for the diesel 4 X 4 was UP and the diesel was so noisy . Surprised that the gas model was so quiet - 9 speed transmission and drove close to the same as the V 6. Parking Lot space parking was a little challenging with the 170 WB; Imagine the extended ! I feel the same concerning the 4 X 4; if it was more reasonable and came with the 4 cyl gas, I could consider. Also, I'm 6 ft. 5 in. and notices the step up without a grab bar. Excellent Job on Review. I just might go the same way, if I purchase a Benz. Forget Pro Master and heard some stuff on the Big Transits. Chev/GMC makes a Van ( Long ) with a 4 cly Diesel that use to be Excellent, but no high top. Again thanks and enjoy the Van.

Hi there, great video. Very insightful. Just wondering if your 4 cylinder gas engine still has that significant turbo lag as my 2016 diesel did? That really bugged me. I had to get rid of it but not just for that. It had a bunch of other problems ranging from leaky roof to bad paint, electrical problems and a couple more. I loved the concept but I have always remained curious if I just got one built on a Friday before a long weekend. 😂 Let me know. Thanks.

Great review. One last thing about the 4wd version I am not a fan of is the raised height and the higher center of gravity. Thanks!

Just add leaf Springs to the 2500 for more weight limit. Also no 4X4 does kind of drop you from boondocking way off the beating path. I'm glad you picked something you like, I'm going for a 4x4 diesel then I can pass it down to my kids. (DEF IMO is not a game changer)

I understand for converting to van 4 cylinder in btter deal but what bout working van with 1 to 3 pallets of product ? What your opinion ?

Thank you for the video. I am leaning toward the gasoline engine. If you have done with the van conversion, what is your typical MPG with the extra weight?

The 2wd gas option is very attractive price wise. If you plan on keeping the vehicle a long time the fact that you don’t have to worry about the diesel emission system out of warranty is the icing on the cake. My worries are stressing a turbo 4cyl day in a day out.

Well presented. Now who do you suggest to look for a van in las vegas?

Thanks for the video. Have you since driven your new gas Sprinter with a heavy payload (1500 lbs +). If so, how does it handle hills and passing ? In your opinion, would the gas option be suitable for permanently carrying 1500+ lbs?

Awesome. Can a lift gate be put in? I’m looking to possibly get one of these to haul products for a vending business

Just one other thing to consider when deciding between gas or diesel, the life expectancy of the engine. The diesel engines last almost twice as long as the gas from what I’ve read. If you plan on racking up mileage you should consider the higher operating cost of the diesel. For the same reason resale value will always be higher on a Diesel engine van when you decide to sell it. Of course it depends on how much equity you want tied up in a depreciating asset. I’m going diesel 4x4.

Excellent deep dive and perspective. Two issues that swayed to the Sprinter (even though I wasn't even aware of the 4 cylinder) with the diesel, was the proven longevity of a diesel in a heavy long hauler and consequently the resale value. I don't want to learn 4 years out that the V4 wasn't holding value do to maintenance and longevity issues.

Thanks for the comparisons as I was struggling with the same issues and ended up with the smaller gas engine configuration. Being an ICE vehicle driver for over 30 years and an EV driver for the past 10 years, my reasons to opt for the gas version are: #1 -- Diesel ICE burns dirty. Gas ICE is a bit cleaner and we will have to wait until 2030 for an EV version of the Sprinter van with usable range for a RV. #2 -- Diesel fill up stations are far in between where I live. #3 -- Quality grade gasoline is available everywhere around the world now as oppose to 20 years ago so the van can be used as a world traveler vehicle. #4 -- Gasoline ICE are easily repair and parts are readily available everywhere. Things I have to give up: #1 -- An AWD option.

Hi greetings from Brasil. Install a locker at the read diff, like a ARB locker if possible. This will increase the off road capability of the van and perhaps a winch or a pair of maxtrax. A set of AT tyres and you good to go very far.

Hi Sheri and Jim, we are very close to purchasing the sprinter 2500 170 inch gasoline sprinter. Any updates on how it is handling and mileage and any other information since you have converted your van?

Question for you… Have you (or do you plan to) put in a 2nd alternator for charging your batteries? The sprinter upfitter manual indicates That this is not recommended. Was wondering what your experience has been

This video changed my thought process on what I am going to buy now. I was going to buy the 4x4 2500 and really glad I watched this.

As a motorcycle enthusiast I'd love to hear your thoughts on the different engines knowing that my future van will either hitch-carry my bmw gs......or load it directly into the rear of my sprinter 170. I'm retiring this year and will have a van built to travel North America!!! One of my motorcycles will always accompany me....either my bmw gs....or my triumph speed twin. What are your thoughts if you were in my shoes? Diesel? Gas? Love your channel....will continue binge watching your stuff later today!!!! Subscribed to follow along on your adventures!!!!

I watched a guy who has a farm who loved his sprinter, but with the two wheel option being long vehicle when you get into a twist the van loses traction very badly. So he said he would go with a four wheel drive. When you go over a hill in a turn the two wheel loses grip with one wheel which is the one that then gets the power leaving you needing a tow.

Your video is well organized. I will follow your video as I'm searching for 144 WB. Wonder if its possible to deal and pay invoice price on sprinter van.

Nice job. Thank you!

Resale value is a big consideration too. As many of these conversions change hands often. Not sure the gas engine holds its value as well as the diesel? What are your thoughts on that?

Great video. Another big disadvantage of the 4WD is the additional height. For me, it would prevent using my current garaging arrangement. Back in 2016 when I drove a 4x4 sprinter, it was only available with the 5 speed auto transmission. The 2wd 4cyl diesel with 7-speed drove much smoother, so that's the one I bought. Very happy with it. However, now the 4x4 has the 7-speed, so perhaps it is improved.

What is your long term impression of the gas sprinter? How is your build going?

thank you very much for this great video. I'm at the moment upsizing my van from VW T5 to sprinter. I have been researching alot between gas and diesel, 2WD vs 4WD. Have to say this video has helped me alot on my decision process :)

I accept the 4 cyl as a good option. Using one of these vans as a heavy duty work truck really isn't that great of an idea anyway. I recommend using a 2/3 or *maybe* 75% of gvwr if you don't want it to demolish all of the things that make it a vehicle. Better off with a domestic van/truck for that. As far as reliability goes, the 4 cyl diesel is by far and away better than the v6 diesel. We will see what falls off the gas engine as mileage goes up. The post 2006 diesels are quite expensive to keep up, and break a lot, and go into limp mode for many reasons. Here I am hoping the gasser could possibly be a better option!

This enforced that I made the right choice on a 144/HR/2500/4cyl. Gorgeous grey. I ordered an Iridium Silver.

Anyone know if you can still lift a 4 cylinder sprinter and add 265/70/17 tires or does it have to be a diesel engine? I just want to lift it because it looks cool and it does improve the ride. I don’t have any plans on doing serious off roading or anything like that.

Thanks for sharing your thought process. I ended up going for a used 4WD 2500, I can't comprehend paying CA taxes and dealer costs when a vehicle instantly depreciates 20% off showroom floor. The only downside to this is they're like hens teeth in California right now and it took awhile to find one with a color we liked.

Hi what year M sprinter can you recommend

Hey there! Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. Our first campervan that we lived in full time for 2 years was a 4x4 sprinter 3500XD, which was definitely overkill for what we ended up using the van for. All the basic off-roading most will do in a built out campervan is doable on a 2wd sprinter with all terrain tires and an experienced driver. Wish I saw this video before we dropped all that money on the 4x4! But hopefully it’ll help others in the position before they fall for the hype. We’re looking at building a new van and have been debating the 4 cyl gas versus 6 cyl diesel. Super good points - did you consider the engine life and resale value of the vehicle in your decision? And do you think the 4 cyl won’t command the same value retention since it isn’t known for doing 400k+ miles like the diesel is?

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I lease a 2018 Mercedes Metris long wheel base, but need to move to a more roomy sprinter due to the work I do. The 2,0 litre is a great engine but I can't see using this engine in a larger van. Yes, it comes with a 9 or 10 speed transmission versus my 7 speed transmission but I also tow a lot and that's where the diesel might win out for me. When I tow with my Metris I get the typical gas engine experience where the vehicle turns into a drunken sailor. The fuel economy drops significantly. I am also concerned about the longevity of these 4 cylinder gas engines under constant working use as mine is. Right now I have 90,000 km's on the odometer with no problems but I consider that to be a young engine.still. Time will tell.

What was your average mileage? I just test drove one. Pleasantly surprised by the comfort.

As im UK based mercedes does not offer a petrol/gas engine instead we are offered derv ONLY with 4 x pot engines or the larger 6 x pot engine auto box only, My own thought the larger the engine = the less stress = longer life, sprinters are known for popping turbos at 100k miles so a highly stressed engine 4 x pot engine will pop its turbos at what milage ? Also its noticed on the you tube van builders sites the amount of wood / weight they are adding must put the single axle sprinters on the border line on a weigbridge which again is like running a works van fully loaded 100% of its lifetime. Conclusion purchase a dual axle and the 3 litre auto then you will have an unstressed camper plus enabled to carry what you want which overall must equal an unstressed driver not worrying all the time . or at least to some parts less of a worry.

Should my next buy be a gas or stay with my diesel Sprinter van 2500 170WB? I run as an expeditor. I put between 120k to 200k per year. What are your thoughts? Anyone. Thank You

I sure love my 4 cyc. gas engine in my metris. I've owned 6 years and 95,000 miles and zero spent. I've since bought 2 BMW with 2 liter 4 cyc. engines...X3 and a 430i. I used to be a big engine guy, not anymore.

Regarding gas mileage, did you do a comparison between actual calculated gas mileage vs the vehicle's computer generated values? I have never seen a vehicle accurately provide a gas mileage value, as they are always optimistic in my experience.

Another thing not mentioned about a diesel is that you can idle them day and night nonstop for days if necessary to keep you from freezing to death!

I was about to not watch this, cus for the Apocalypse, u Need a Veggie Diesel. But, the Interior Build, interested me

Gas for summer weekend warriors, anything more get the diesel 4x4. It's a no brainer IMO in terms of resale, safety, and longevity/stressing out a little gas 4 banger. Some people trip over dollars to catch nickels on major purchases -- silly.

Pay later or pay now and later, it's a slap in the face up front with the diesel options and the cost of diesel and DEF fluids and after treatment issues down the road or very attractive price saving up front on the gas and if you know how to take of the engine they can last 500k miles plus lower gas prices (like a $1 lower) than diesel plus cheaper to repair, I'm in Oregon and the advantage with diesel and being 1 ton diesel is DEQ exempt which means I don't have to smog test for tag renewal or register and that's a plus cause when I purchase my old school sprinter it had taken both of my bad habits, it drinks and smoke and I didn't have enough money to send it to rehab but I could still register and run it with gas that's not happening until it gets clean before could be on the road and that could mean thousands more which I don't have

As an hvac/r contractor I ended up buying the diesel. At the time I couldn't imagine longevity out the v4. The diesel is tried and true for many years so it's the less riskier option.

wait wait wait, when we consider #VanLife there's two schools of thinking.. you build you're van out to resemble an apartment, or you go with a much lighter option of the bare necessities (much like a truck driver would) save money, save space, and ultimately save room. also having you're van built by a professional is a heck of a lot more money than buying only what you need from Amazon. i guess because I'm a former long haul trucker that I look at it from the perspective of spend a lot of money on the van but not a lot of money on the creature comforts towards the back of the van. with that in mind I am in the process of selling my home and buying the Sprinter 2500 170 3.5 liter Diesel because I have so much experience with the Diesel engines for living and driving. also a diesel is set to last a lot longer than a gas engine typically. i guess it's all what we are used too in the end. make mine a diesel for sure.

I ran the cost analysis from the link 144wb 2500 high roof gas vs diesel own for 6yr Living Colorado and 30,000 miles a year Gas came out 111,000 vs 107,000 for diesel for cost of ownership In case someone was wondering

Its been 11 months since this video. Any issues with the gas engine so far?

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Can the sprinter be flat towed behind a motorhome

Many use diesel heaters. What heater does one use with gas.

yea /thanks much

And here I am in my sprinter 4cyl diesel with a wopping 129hp, and not even need more power 😅

Why don't they make a straight/inline 6cyl diesel?

It’s no secret that diesel will always be better. Simply for the torque it provides. Better fuel mileage, less moving parts (no ignition issues because no need for distributor) and you can make your van they way you want it without sacrificing weight or fuel mileage. Gas engines have to work harder and especially running a much heavier van than it was stock. Meaning much higher RPMs, wearing your pistons and valves/ head much much faster than a diesel. If you travel a lot in your van, a gas engine will be a huge drain in your wallet.

New 2021 4 cylinder diesel is now available