The ProMaster is front-wheel drive with a much lower, wider load floor and a lower purchase price. The Sprinter offers diesel, higher payload and towing ceilings, taller stand-up roof heights and stronger resale. Choose the ProMaster if you hand-load heavy items all day or move pallets. Choose the Sprinter if you run high annual miles,…
Sprinters are the most converted van in North America, and the decisions you make at purchase are the ones you cannot undo later. Here is what actually matters before the build starts. Which wheelbase should I buy for a conversion? The 170-inch is the conventional answer, and usually the right one. At 274 inches overall…
Buyers usually arrive assuming they need a Sprinter. Often they do. Sometimes the Metris is the better tool and nobody told them it existed. What’s the difference between the Sprinter and the Metris? The Sprinter is the full-size commercial van higher payload, taller roof options, diesel availability, and configurations up to 170 inches of wheelbase….
Most people believe cold weather kills batteries. Cold reveals weak batteries. Heat is what actually destroys them, which is why Arizona batteries live shorter lives than almost anywhere in the country. How long does a car battery last in Arizona? Considerably less than the national average. Sustained heat accelerates the internal chemical breakdown and evaporates…
Losing a Mercedes-Benz key is a worse problem than losing most car keys, and the reason is worth understanding before you start calling around. Why can’t a hardware store or locksmith copy my Mercedes key? A modern Mercedes-Benz key is not a cut piece of metal. It is an encrypted electronic device paired to your…
Plenty of buyers arrive pre-approved through their credit union and assume that settles it. Sometimes it does. Often it does not, and it is worth ten minutes to find out. When your credit union usually wins Credit unions frequently offer strong rates on used vehicles, on longer terms, and for members with long-standing relationships. If…
If you are towing a boat to Roosevelt Lake or a trailer up the 87, the number on the brochure is only half the story. Here is what every current Mercedes-Benz can pull, and what actually limits you once you hitch up. Mercedes-Benz towing capacity by model Model Maximum towing, properly equipped GLE 7,700 lbs…
The 144-inch wheelbase turns tighter and fits a standard parking space. The 170-inch adds roughly 40 inches of overall length and a large step up in cargo volume. Choose 144″ for urban routes and daily parking; choose 170″ for long materials or a camper build. Sprinter 2500 Cargo, side by side 144″ wheelbase 170″ wheelbase…
The AMG® badge costs real money. Sometimes it is obviously worth it and sometimes it is not, and which one depends entirely on how you actually drive. Here is the honest version. What does AMG® actually change? An AMG® model is not a trim package. AMG® builds its own engines, retunes the suspension and steering,…
The Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty is backed by Mercedes-Benz USA, not by the selling dealer. That distinction is the most important thing on this page: coverage is honored at any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership in the United States, not only where you bought the car. How long does the Mercedes-Benz CPO warranty last? A Certified…
