Sprinter, Promaster or Transit?
Sprinter, Promaster or Transit?
August 2026 Update: Probably best to watch this video - We Tested A Transit, Sprinter & RAM Pro Master For 200k Miles - Clear Winner!
In my opinion, all are great and here is a most excellent and accurate read:
The main difference is reasonable ownership cost and is the widest and straightest of all vans.
Keep in mind there are only 3 vans that fit the bill (Nissan no longer makes them):
- -Dodge Ram Promaster
- -Ford Transit
- -Mercedes Sprinter
Very Important note: The Promaster may not be the best vehicle to take on the back roads which I don't plan to.
Front Wheel Drive (thumbs down, that's right). A converted van has more weight on its rear axle, which means more traction on the rear wheels. Here in British-Columbia, we frequently have to go up very steep 4WD high-clearance roads to get access to our favorite mountain-biking trails or backcountry skiing zones; a front wheel drive doesn't have enough traction to do this. Seeing the astonished reaction of people when we arrive on top of what's considered a rough 4WD road doesn't get old 🙂 "Is that van four wheel drive?"
Other good readings: