What Makes the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter so Iconic?

If you’ve ever driven on a highway near Littleton or Denver, you’ve likely seen a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter on the roads or parked on the street. The sleek and spacious vehicle redefined commercial light vehicles and spurred the creation of some imitators.

Favored by transportation companies and fleet operators, musicians and their bands, and celebrities in the upper echelons of society, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter excels thanks to its large size, along with its comfort, reliability, and endless potential for customization.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for Transportation

Sprinters have plenty of cargo space within the cabin, making them ideal for transporting larger numbers of passengers and affording maximum passenger volume, comfort, and luxury. Here are just a few reasons they’re the ideal vehicle for fleets:

• The interior can be redesigned and configured for more or less seating.
• Thanks to Mercedes-Benz engineering, these vehicles can last hundreds of thousands of miles, so they don’t need to be replaced often.
• For companies that focus on cargo rather than passengers, the Sprinter has plenty of space without being too large to travel through the thinner town and city roads for deliveries.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for Celebrities

To show the recent history and proliferation of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for celebrity use, in 2022, Kendall Jenner attended the Met Gala in this spacious vehicle. Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga are two more celebrities who have been driven and carted around in a Sprinter.

For similar reasons for transportation companies, Sprinters have nearly limitless possibilities for customization to fit their luxurious preferences. They can be turned into extra-tall limos to fit crews and friends alike. With an emphasis on comfort and space, Sprinters are an easy choice for going to and from red carpet events.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for Musicians

When we think of pop and rock stars, we think of tour buses and private jets. But for the bands on the cusp of eternal fame, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is considered one of the best touring vehicles. Musicians and bands often have literal tons of gear and merchandising, and they’ll need space for several members of the band and any associated crew on the tour.

Add to that, they drive cross-country, so having a dependable vehicle that won’t break down in the desert in the summer or in the mountains in the winter, Mercedes offers a spacious vehicle that can handle the extra weight.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Specs and Dimensions

There are two different Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models available: there’s the standard roof height and shorter wheelbase, and the high roof with extended wheelbase. You also have a choice between rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and either diesel standard or diesel high-output engines.

• Trims: 2500, 3500, 3500XD, 4500
• Base Engine: 2.0L, 4-cylinder Diesel
• Seating: Up to 15
• Max Horsepower: 208
• Max Cargo Space: 469 cu. ft.
• Max Towing: 7,500 lbs.
• Overall Height: 100-107”
• Overall Length: 234-290”
• Max Cargo Bed Length: 189”
• Max Payload Capacity: 6,250 lbs.

Shop Mercedes-Benz Sprinters Near Littleton

While the Sprinter is a favorite of celebrities and companies shipping cargo, it is also a great vehicle for road trips and camping excursions. Whatever your needs, our team at Mercedes-Benz of Littleton is ready to help you find and customize your Sprinter van to your liking and needs. Visit our dealership at 8070 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122, to see our lineup of Mercedes Sprinter vans and our full new Mercedes-Benz lineup. Contact us today to schedule a test drive.