Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Third generation)
Overview
Manufacturer
Also calledFreightliner Sprinter (2001–2021)
Dodge Sprinter (2003–2009)
Volkswagen Crafter (2006–2017)
Production1995–present
Model years1995–present (Europe)
2002–present (North America)
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class
Body style
Layout
RelatedVolkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Transporter LT
Force Urbania
Chronology
Predecessor
SuccessorRam ProMaster (for Dodge versions)

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck. In the past, the Sprinter had been sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, and Freightliner nameplates. In the U.S., it was built from complete knock down (CKD) kits by Freightliner. Re-badged and re-engined Sprinters were also sold by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as the Volkswagen LT and the Volkswagen Crafter. They are now primarily marketed by Mercedes-Benz.

In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, the Sprinter is the largest model offered, followed by the mid-size Vito (aka Viano, V-Class, and EQV) and small Citan.