2023 Mercedes Sprinter van off road test

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2 жыл бұрын

Mercedes Sprinter van comparison, 2023 AWD vs 2022 4x4, both loaded to max GVWR

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@travsformation1 Жыл бұрын

Ideally, you'd put the van in 4WD before the tough sections. Also, disengaging "ESP" (which is actually ASR) makes a world of difference. Doing both of those you would have cruised by with the V6 too. Although as a Sprinter owner, the transfer case on this thing is a nightmare, I think it's a good thing they finally did away with it

@travsformation1 Жыл бұрын

TBH, a RWD van with rear lockers would have sailed through this 😜

@deansimpson6618 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still have to unplug the purple wire to make all the radio speakers work? Does the cruise control still randomly turn off cause it feels like it? Does the cross wind assist still hammer on the brakes without any warning? Do you have to spend thousands of dollars to make the chassis be more stable as it goes down the road? Does the new engine come with an oil dipstick? Does the MBUX still inaccurately display the speed signs on the Navigation screen and center dash display? Is the Navigation software still crappy? Does the MBUX still randomly blurt out "what can I do for you" while you're having a conversation with other people in the vehicle? I feel that the Sprinters are designed by Mercedes Benz B team of designers... and the AMG line gets all the best A team of designers. If AMG owners had to put up with a shitty product like a Sprinter, MB would have zero sales. Do you answer anybody's questions on here...?

@johnbogert7306 2 жыл бұрын

Well no! But hey you get a 4 cylinder with half the life expectancy LOL.

@bikesbeersbeats 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still amused at how switching to 4x4 is too difficult? I always do this before riding on any dirt roads, I dont have to roll forward (2022 model). Jeeps are pretty much the same as you stop, switch to N, shift to 4x4 and then go. Either way I'm happy to see MB investing in the platform.

@johnbogert7306 2 жыл бұрын

My 2003 super duty you just turn the switch to 4x4 anytime. You only need to do the neutral thing for 4 low.

@flat6fever680 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice. Surprised by the articulation on both. I have a 2023 AWD on order now to replace my 2016. 2nd on list at dealership. The AWD will be far better for me on the mountain where I live. I need 4x4 to get in or out of my driveway and it is a pain to activate several times a day. Can't wait to just drive like an SUV.

@RobertAnderson-ci7dn 2 жыл бұрын

Where were you able to place an order? I keep getting told to wait until June.

@orange13 2 жыл бұрын

you can leave it in 4x4 all day long. it won't hurt the transfer case.

@lordexess 2 жыл бұрын

In fact I always keep mine in 4x4 except when going to the highway

@treedeblue 2 жыл бұрын

@@lordexess it causes no harm?

@lordexess 2 жыл бұрын

@@treedeblue not at all. But the consumption is a bit higher

@johnbogert7306 2 жыл бұрын

Why would they put a 4 cylinder in a vehicle with a gross weight of 11k? That may be ok for an Amazon van, but RV owners needs something a little more durable. I hope they stick with a 6 cylinder for the chassis cabs.

@bigticket5869 Жыл бұрын

Would like to have seen this with a 2500 AWD , not a dually 3500. Also, this tells me little about its overall capabilities. One person commented on a RWD with a locker.... I think that would have sailed through this as well...especially if lifted.

@kp1130 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@chadgoyette33 Жыл бұрын

Feel like I was listening to a hearing test with the tones.

@bugeye109 Жыл бұрын

6-Cylinders...? Is this for US? In Europe it's only 2,0L engine...

@thedalillama 2 жыл бұрын

Why do some people believe 4 wheel drive is better than all-wheel drive for the dirt? I don't get it.

@johnbogert7306 2 жыл бұрын

Cause AWD drive systems will more than likely overheat doing anything hard. AWD is meant for roads not off road. Go take a 11k lbs AWD sprinter off road and see how fast you burn it up.