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4.1
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3.6 Price
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4.2
Cargo van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316
2016 Year
3.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
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As a working van this spec makes sense. Rear camera + sensors all round, and the screen showing the sensor zones is actually useful, not just a gimmick. I do a lot of tight yard stuff and multi-drops, so that’s the sort of option that saves hassle.

The 316 motor with the 6-speed manual feels like the sweet spot. You’ve got power there when you need it, but it still drives like a normal Sprinter, nothing weird. Doors open wide at the back and the load area being factory ply lined with tie-down points is a big plus. Bulkhead too, so the cab stays quieter and you don’t get stuff sliding forward.

It being one owner and still under Merc warranty would make me less nervous buying it, but I won’t pretend it’s cheap. These “rarer” trims always get priced up.
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4.2
Cargo van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315
2022 Year
4.0 Price
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I’ve done long shifts in medium-wheelbase vans, and the Sprinter 315 L2H2 gets the important driver stuff right. The seat has proper lower-back support, the armrest helps, and there is enough adjustment in the seat and wheel to set it up without fighting it. Cabin storage is useful too. Only gripe: the centre cubbies eat into the middle passenger’s legroom. The ride stays settled even when the back is empty, which is not always the case with a tall panel van.
4.0
Cargo van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314
2019 Year
3.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
3.0 Maintenance
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We’ve got a 314 as a work van / rolling office thing, tools + paperwork + two guys in the cab. Space is the main reason I keep coming back to these. It’s actually laid out like someone thought about the driver. Seats are comfy enough and the safety systems are not just marketing, they do their job.

Engine wise, it’s not fast-fast, but it’s got torque where you need it. You don’t have to floor it to get moving. On longer runs the diesel economy is pretty fair and you’re not hunting for fuel stops all the time.

Downside is the usual: parts and service hit the wallet. And if you’re in a region with weak supply, yeah you can end up waiting. Not fun when the van is your paycheck.
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4.4
Cargo van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314
2018 Year
4.0 Price
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I’ve driven plenty of 3.5-tonne vans, and the Sprinter 314 feels well sorted from a safety point of view. Adaptive ESP and Crosswind Assist come as standard, which matters when the van is tall and the weather turns bad. The blind-spot warning is useful in traffic too. Lane departure warning can get a bit fussy when you pull out around parked cars, but I’d still rather have it than not. It also feels solid on the road, with very little vibration or harshness.
3.8
Cargo van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314
2019 Year
3.0 Price
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The cabin is one of the better parts of the 314. Plenty of room, decent seats, storage pockets everywhere, and the noise insulation helps on a long shift. Safety equipment is a real plus when you spend all day around busy junctions and loading yards. It also comes in different wheelbase and roof setups, so you can spec it for parcels, tools, or a small mobile workshop. My only mixed feeling: Mercedes parts and workshop bills are not cheap. Some parts can also be hard to get in certain areas.
3.6
Cargo van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315
2024 Year
4.0 Price
3.0 Reliability
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My main complaint with the 315 is the paint. Rust spots showed up around the door windows and on the body after about half a year, on two similar vans. Warranty repainting only helped for a while. I would do proper anti-corrosion treatment early, no question. Cold weather also needs some attention: the factory heater can drain the battery, and once voltage drops low the starter may refuse to crank. Keep the battery charged if you work in serious winter conditions.
4.2
Cargo van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314
2018 Year
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For long highway runs, the Sprinter 314 is a pretty civil place to spend a shift. At 130km/h there was some wind noise, no surprise there, but the diesel stayed quiet and the cabin did not get that hollow load-area boom thanks to the bulkhead. The revised seats have softer cushioning and better shape, and the upgraded air-con matters when you are climbing in and out all day. I also like the dash-mounted parking brake. Small change, but it frees up space beside the seat.
4.0
Cargo van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315
2021 Year
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The cab is probably the part I liked most. Wide doors and proper steps make getting in easy, the driver’s seat has good support, and the wheel adjusts enough for different drivers. Forward vision is very good too. Six seats is useful for a crew, but four big adults across the rear bench would get uncomfortable on a longer run. Also, no grab handles at the rear doors is an annoying miss for shorter passengers.
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Cargo van Mercedes-Benz Vito 114
2019 Year
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The cabin is the bit that stood out for me. Five proper seats, walk-through access, decent air con, and Bluetooth that connects without a fight. Sound system is better than you expect in a van. Flat floor also makes cleaning mud and rubbish out pretty simple after a rough work week.

Not perfect though. Mercedes really should have fitted armrests for the driver and front passenger. And the column gear selector sits where some drivers will expect the indicator stalk. I knocked it into Neutral a few times when changing lanes. You learn it, but it’s annoying at first.
3.6
Cargo van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315
2021 Year
3.0 Price
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I drove the Sprinter 315CDI 4x4 on steep, loose ground and the traction system did its job. It sends drive where there is grip, and the automatic low reduction helps when the van starts to struggle uphill. That matters with a 10-seat body. It is tall and narrow though, so passengers will feel the lean and movement on rough tracks. From the driver seat it stays more controlled than it looks. Engine and 4ETS noise come into the cabin when it is working.
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