Compare the2026 Ram ProMaster Cargo VanVS 2026 Mercedes eSprinter

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The ProMaster Cargo Van offers optional ParkSense with Stop that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The eSprinter doesn’t offer automatic braking for stationary objects directly to the rear.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s optional lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The eSprinter doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

Both the ProMaster Cargo Van and the eSprinter have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

Ram’s powertrain warranty covers the ProMaster Cargo Van 6 years and 50,000 miles longer than Mercedes covers the eSprinter. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the eSprinter ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 6 times as many Ram dealers as there are Mercedes dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the ProMaster Cargo Van’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Ram vehicles are more reliable than Mercedes With 1 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Ram higher than Mercedes.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 142 more horsepower (276 vs. 134) than the eSprinter’s standard electric motor. The ProMaster Cargo Van’s 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 75 more horsepower (276 vs. 201) than the eSprinter’s optional electric motor.

The front suspension of the ProMaster Cargo Van uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the eSprinter, which uses leaf springs. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the ProMaster Cargo Van is 4.1 inches wider in the front and 2.3 inches wider in the rear than on the eSprinter.

For better maneuverability, the ProMaster 1500 SWB’s turning circle is 15.7 feet tighter than the eSprinter’s (36.3 feet vs. 52 feet). The ProMaster 2500 LWB’s turning circle is 5.2 feet tighter than the eSprinter’s (46.8 feet vs. 52 feet).

The Ram ProMaster Cargo Van may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1650 to 2300 pounds less than the Mercedes eSprinter.

The ProMaster 1500 SWB is 3 feet, 8.3 inches shorter than the eSprinter, making the ProMaster Cargo Van easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The ProMaster 1500 MWB has 18.1 inches more front headroom, 2.2 inches more front hip room and 7.4 inches more front shoulder room than the eSprinter 144” WB.

The ProMaster 2500 LWB High Roof has 2.2 inches more front hip room and 7.4 inches more front shoulder room than the eSprinter 170” WB.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s cargo area is larger than the eSprinter’s in almost every dimension:

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the eSprinter’s (7130 vs. 4100 pounds).

The ProMaster 2500 LWB has a much higher standard payload capacity than the eSprinter 144” WB (4070 vs. 3516 lbs.).

The ProMaster 2500 MWB has a much higher optional payload capacity than the eSprinter 144” WB (4320 vs. 3516 lbs.).

The ProMaster Cargo Van offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The eSprinter doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

In addition to the standard right side sliding door, the Ram ProMaster Cargo Van offers an optional driver’s side rear sliding door. This door simplifies loading and unloading passengers and it allows parents to easily secure two children into child seats. The eSprinter doesn’t offer a driver’s side rear door.

The ProMaster Cargo Van is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the eSprinter, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the ProMaster Cargo Van offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the eSprinter.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the ProMaster Cargo Van optionally equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The eSprinter, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Ram ProMaster Cargo Van empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

Compared to traditional radio, the Ram ProMaster Cargo Van’s standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks. Satellite radio costs extra on the eSprinter.

The ProMaster Cargo Van’s optional Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The eSprinter doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Ram ProMaster outsold the Mercedes Sprinter by 50% during 2025.