Fastest van track battle: Transit vs Sprinter

[@WhiteTenpenny]

Only watching this to improve my driving because Amazon's expectations are ridiculous.

[@blkjet117]

This comparison was flawed from the beginning. The vans should have similar lengths and suspensions. If one has dualies then both should.

[@ryanprentice1232]

+blk jet agreed

[@MJC-GSXS750]

I totally agree and just posted a comment about that a couple mins ago. I found the dual wheel on the transit probably helped it in the corners, by producing more over steer, rather than under steer. That is just my opinion tho, and not sure how others feel on this comparison?

[@Renakaevo]

and the sprinter chasis is now 10 years old (its only a restyling) and the transit is brand new.

[@ianwhinnett7465]

Whose fault is that? Sprinter is utterly rubbish, should be called the Black Death van. No wonder the handling is rubbish it shares the front suspension with a Bedford ha van. Clutches are a doddle though, useful to know. Owners will change lots.

[@iritantNL]

Transit has more grip in the rear double air.. And do the test again with a ton in de back

[@MJC-GSXS750]

I think you should of used a dualy sprinter, as that would be a more equal comparison. It also looks like the dual wheels on the transit gives it an advantage in the corners imo

[@bigsheamy]

Strong springs too

[@komirshtembari1657]

transit 155bhp and dual wheel speinter 130bhp single wheel.

[@TheMx5Channel]

+Komir Shtem Its for the loading capacity.....

[@maciekapocaliptic]

+Komir Shtem Permissible maximum mass: Transit: 4600 kg Sprinter: 3880 kg

[@harris7695]

Komir Shtem, unfair test the sprinters a better van

[@AIexMan]

Anything above 3,5 t needs a lkv license to drive and they are limited to 95 km/h

[@maciekapocaliptic]

In Poland you can order Transit 470 with factory reduction to 3,5t than you will have a 350 hd. In other words, it`s transit for heavier loads.

[@adam200784]

Nothing is quicker than a rental Transit

[@MinecraftianProduce]

i agree

[@MrAtcjohn]

try getting your hand on a mercedes sprinter 212d they burn transits off i had 130 mph out of mine

[@joeegavin]

adam Robinson lol

[@qasimmir7117]

Or a stolen one.

[@3DPeter]

I own a 312 sprinter for 15 years, and it does 90 mph max. i do know that there was a "longer" rear axle available, but no way that one could do 130mph. 112mph max, so your speedometer must be broken, because the fail often and even i had to fix mine 3 times.

[@critical_mass8279]

To all those saying its a pointless test, it isnt a pointless test. For the bank robbers of the world this is really important. The Transit was the most used van for bank robberies in the UK and they need to know if there a better alternative lol

[@charlie-talbottalbot5472]

Gareth Wood shut up

[@hansgutana]

Charlie-talbot Talbot triggered much?

[@cristim5620]

there are better alternatives: get a job

[@Samuel.mulinge]

hahaha

[@byronspears9395]

💯💯😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@dwright2104]

not fair having the twin wheel vs single wheel

[@daveberkovits4976]

You guys in Europe are lucky to have your choice of automatic and manual transmissions in new pick-ups and vans. Here in the U.S everything you buy has an automatic transmission.

[@roywhiteo5]

i wish my f150 had a 6 spd manual option

[@daveberkovits4976]

roywhiteo5 I wish it did too.

[@MrViegar0]

I wish I lived in us most things here are manual I'd kill for a auto pickup

[@CitarNosis317]

Dave Berkovits You do know that US vans and cars are MUCH MUCH more powerful, right? A US Transit even with an automatic gearbox is a BEAST compared to our whimpy DPF fitted ones. DPF murdered performance on any vehicle - and there is no end in sight. People said even stricter laws are on the way for Europe. So... yeah, we envy YOU, for having proper, fast, powerful cars, vans. I would give up transmission any day just to have enough power.

[@Nonamenever557]

Dave Berkovits But you also get v8s in your vans and pickups, we have 4 cylinders in most

[@archechme]

This test is stupid and unfair. The vans should have the most similar layouts possible. The reason why the Transit handled better is because it had a dual wheel rear axle and the Sprinter didn't. The sprinter was also a lot longer. They should have both been like the Sprinter with a single rear axle in a RWD format.

[@sobolanu8671]

i agree with you! i have a Mercedes Sprinter 511 with double wheels and it handles better than with simple wheels The 313 has only about 130 HP They should drive a 318 or a 319 to see what a Sprinter can do!

[@archechme]

Yep or even a 515, lol.

[@sciroccopower3135]

Bjork Vlogdok i agree

[@bfcricky]

The sprinter isn't as tall, therefore has a lower centre of gravity. That balances it out so its fair.

[@adam200784]

+Bjork Vlogdok The LWB transit is roughly the same length as the LWB Sprinter

[@santadog9]

For almost a year, I was set to buy a Sprinter. Compared, test drove, watch all the youtube vids, read as much as I could.. then, I spoke to an old family friend who is a certified Mercedes mechanic for as long as I have been alive, and drives Mercs. He said the Sprinter is the only Merc he won't endorse. I was stunned. He gave his reasons, and I asked which van to go with, and he said Transit. I would never guess him to recommend Ford ever. Then said the Transit is outselling Sprinter in Europe. I got my Med/Med Transit Van in June. I love the pick up on it, and it was a blast to drive in the Colorado Mountains back in August. I hung a hammock in it. :)

[@jimofannarbor1472]

Did you get the diesel or one of the gas engines? Thanks!

[@santadog9]

Jim of Ann Arbor I was going to do a build this past summer, and get the Diesel with windows all around, but when I stepped up, building was done for 2016, and the 2017's no longer had the windows for the cargo van as an option, so I bought used. Eco Boost 6cyl gas.

[@harris7695]

Deanna Szuter , I really think the sprinter is better though, they refuse to die and there's so many more older models than there is older transits left.

[@santadog9]

Mechanical Madness Do you have one? Again Not according to my Father's Best friend who was a Merc cert mechanic all my life. And I'm 48 years old. He said don't get it. First time I've ever heard that. I'll take the advice of a mechanic I've known all my life to the opinion of some guy who says "I really think the springer is better". I'm happy with the Transit. It's a 2015, so I'll have it for the next 15 years barring anything horrible.. The pick up is amazing, and it doesn't top out at 82mph!!

[@matthewp8003]

@@santadog9how’s that transit doing 7 years later?

[@navneetverma1000]

They should make an AMG van from Merc

[@meadroad]

Navneet Murti Mercedes make a Brabus spec, in the Vito... over 200 bhp

[@yahyasajid5113]

Apart from the fact it wouldn't sell a 500+bhp van would be awesome. Also it would just be a bigger r63 amg

[@rogueleader6509]

They did. A V8 biturbo 503 bhp! Amg sprinter 63S look it up. It's wicked

[@lethargicstove2024]

Then Ford makes a transit raptor

[@TMFM458]

Why did they put a mercedes sprinter with a weakest engine and without dual wheels, that is not a fair comparison. Mercedes have vans with dual wheels, and faster engine too.

[@user-jz3vc9kd2j]

TMFM458 LOL the Transit comes with the ecoboost twin turbo gas engine...315 horse...it will leave any sprinter in the dust.

[@chele089]

1 2 It doesn't in Europe. There the sprinter's got the advantage with its Turbodiesel V6.

[@limcharles9730]

for equal price comparison?

[@davidjoseph1559]

Yeah but the Transit is still on top

[@minitrundle]

I think the Mercedes is much better looking than the Ford. Only the smaller Transits look good. These hi-tops looks odd personally.

[@netfliks2813]

u guessed it

[@Nick_Sand_Bager]

From the back yes the biggest transit looks ugly

[@louisok8948]

Adam Shellard o yeh! Thats right🤔

[@SMGJohn]

No one buys a van for its looks, no one.

[@berendtwohl-bruhn4668]

Adam Shellard yaah

[@mattrussell250]

Bit unfair - a 130bhp Sprinter against a 155bhp Transit! Surely the 316 Sprinter with 160bhp would have been a better match? I'd like to see the Sprinter 319 V6 4x4 go round in low-roof, SWB form. Bet it'd cut those times down by 10-15 seconds!

[@manumaxone]

Good point!

[@bazzie85]

you need more than just power around a technical circuit like this. The 316 Sprinter might come closer to the transit, but there is no way in the world that it would cut 10-15 seconds off the lap time, because that would land you right into MX-5 territory.

[@BradAshworth]

I think they were looking more at price too!

[@omarns]

they're at the same price point so its fair

[@fatihgumus6753]

I have already tried it Ford wins, no doubt

[@nickharris8274]

I've had my Transit for nearly three years & love it to bits which I never thought I ever could.Ford have definitely upped their game.

[@doctorboy5892]

Update please. Come on Nick how many things have broken and how many times have you been screwed trying to get them fixed.

[@paintboy212]

@@doctorboy5892 we have a 2018 at my work ive put over 100,000km on it, no issues so far..

[@uppertributaries]

@@doctorboy5892 they are extremely reliable and cheap and easy to work on if needed.

[@doctorboy5892]

@@uppertributaries What are? I have forgotten what I wrote.

[@DionysisX]

Used to have a '06 Transit Medium Wheel Base - Full Height 2.3lt Petrol for my business. I bought it brand new and let me tell you from times to times I would drive it myself as well and it would make me smile! That thing was serious fun to drive! My driver told me that he thought it was actually way better than his Opel Astra! I couldn't agree more. It had a really well sorted out chassis, really good steering and brake feel. Keep in mind that my personal car was a quite rapid hot hatch so it was a surprise to actually find some love in a....van! LOL

[@iamtheAtomicPenguin]

Didn't think I'd say that but the Transit wins in the field of looks! I've had my driving license for 7 months but still haven't driven a van, I really want to give it a try! :D

[@adam200784]

Its great fun, I find driving them easier than a car

[@markuslappalainen6847]

This was very helpful. I need a work Van and i have a habit of being late. No More.

[@GewelReal]

That Transit sounds lovely. Very enjoyable to watch

[@PerformanceY]

So which one should I take to beat Nurburgring records?

[@DionysisX]

Definitely the Transit

[@morbvsclz]

Neither of those... You should take a VW Transporter with the 200hp gas engine, 4 motion and DSG gearbox. Will be less practical though :-D

[@cdbtheclaw]

The current lap record for vans on the Nürburgring was made with a Ford Transit which was driven by Sabine Schmitz for Top Gear. She did it in 10min 8sec, which is faster then most normal driver go around there with their Porsches and stuff. You have to watch the video it is just funny to see how she overtakes everybody in a van.

[@HexaSquirrel]

Transit P1

[@drt5665]

just use the xj 220 swapped top gear version of the transit

[@PrimiusLovin]

Always loved the Transit, but I would also like to see a comparison that included the smaller passenger Transit, now called Transit Custom, in the 3.2L TDCi/Power Stroke I5 (rear wheel and 4wheel drive configurations) and/or the petrol 3.7L Cyclone V6 rear wheel drive

[@Digi20]

We do not have those big engines here in Europe ;) And the Transit Custom is always front wheel drive here.

[@elmanitasdeplomo]

They're unfairly compared imho. The rear wheel setup makes quite a bit of difference, the transit probably has a heavier rear axle and beefed up springs as well.

[@elmanitasdeplomo]

Just to add: I think the ford is the better van to drive, even with a normal rear wheel set up.

[@iomex_]

I did think that. The Transit showed a 5t chassis, but he said it has a 1t load carry? Does that mean it's not a 5t chassis, but you can opt for twin rear wheels on the 3.5?

[@mustsilm]

Is this for bank robbers?

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

MS Also Ford Transit Prisoners Van in the US.

[@xboxcrazee]

no doubt the twin rear wheel transit had thr edge with more grip on the road...

[@supremewhip]

There was no point in this, but it was damn entertaining.

[@beierwaltesgarage2096]

I like the Sprinter better than the Transit (I used to deliver new Sprinters) but the lack of a separate chassis has me sticking with the Ford E-Series. I currently own a 2000 Ford E150 with the 4.2L V6 and a 1998 Ford E450 with the 6.8L V10. Since the E-Series was replaced by the Transit in the US in 2015, I will be hanging onto my current vans for as long as possible.

[@GreenJeep1998]

BeierwaltesGarage I don't know, watching that Transit would make me want one of those over an Econoline for stability reasons alone.

[@jeffanderson7256]

GreenJeep1998 they are not half as reliable as the econos are/were

[@jenniewilliamsmural]

Can you really compare a doolie with a non-doolie? Double tires in the back (Ford ONLY) changes the ride completely - and would for Mercedes as well. Would have liked to see a more even match - because we are actually trying to make up our minds right now on this question. Thanks though for a great battle!

[@stevel1451]

Yes and a 316 sprinter needs to be used for comparison. Maybe someone is a bit bias here

[@vp8392]

Every turn he took i was like.. Now it will roll..Right here.. Oh close

[@giutubospatubo1546]

Obviously sponsored add. A really bad comparison. Auto Express is the looser here...

[@OverlandTT]

Nice review - I will add that the Sprinter is almost a 20 year old chassis design where the Transit was all new from the ground up.

[@RandomOtherPerson]

Nothing handles like a Sprinter, very very stable and confidence inspiring at high speed. The Transit is nimble in slow stuff but makes one very nervous at speed. As someone who does thousands of miles a week in a way you'd never expect a van to be driven, I know.

[@stevel1451]

Your right, I know we run both vans

[@redlinethin]

I didnt think I'd enjoy this... but I did! Fun video!

[@shaunmark1]

This is excellent, fun and kinda serious.

[@sjoerdburger8743]

Wow, watching this video I've got a great idea. What if you'd equip vans with the same seating arrangement as the McLaren F1? Since there are three seats already the only issue would be the connection of the steering wheel to the front wheels. But you'll be getting some mad handling

[@HILUXCHAINSAW]

I've been on the Transit Van Forum looking at what people say about the MK 8 . Have to say what's said ain't good. I was going to buy one but bought a MK 7 125 T280 instead, more than happy with it.

[@arasb3258]

Wow, to actually see someone enjoying driving a van fast? I thought I'd never see this... pretty cool.

[@alceuzinho]

A car journalist having fun without drifting...

[@yusufcatalkaya2367]

Photo Turkish hahahaha

[@Kneedragon1962]

Interesting. I used to drive cabs in Brisbane, Australia. I did at one time drive Maxi Taxis, yes, the vomit comet. My boss had a Sprinter, and a Transit. Two things to say. (1) With the options we had, the Sprinter handled well, not quite sportscar, but way closer than you'd think. The Transit thought it was a Greyhound Bus. Now that said, in pouring rain and when grip got very, VERY bad, the transit got better, but on anything like a normal dry road, the Sprinter KILLED it. (2) Both these beasts come in a bewildering array of options. Doing a normal test of a car would be easy. Comparing two cars would be fairly easy. Comparing two cars that come in many different varieties, get's harder. In a case like this, all you can do is state very clearly what the options are on the one(s) you have, and compare them. I did always wish the Sprinter I had, had a lot more power, because it was quite fun to drive. You just had to get used to the size of it. I had a long running fantasy I used to giggle over, of hiding a twin turbo V8 under one....

[@jenniewilliamsmural]

I see +Bjork Vlogdok also made the same observation - it does make sense to make sure that the 2 dueling vans as close as possible specs.

[@FirstOnRaceDayCapri2904]

the Transit has been and is the king of vans

[@mak450]

Surprisingly entertaining

[@jamesstephenson4422]

Im sure you can turn traction control off, in the menu on the screen in the Instrument cluster. if its anything like a focus menu etc

[@barbackers]

Just watched a few shows, great job. Can't wait for pt. 2 of the MX 5/Boxter battle! Subbed!

[@jayvanasten6238]

For my job I drove both................but after some time the Ford got technical and especially electrical problems........ The interior got a lot of rattles and creaks too............... The MB Sprinter has clearly the best quality.............no problems at all.............and the interior is very solid. So that are the main reasons we only drive with MB Sprinters today............. The worst Vans we've ever had were the Renault Master.................around 2005...... Loads of technical and even more electrical problems.......and very much rattles and creaks after a short time! In the past we drove some Fiat Ducato's too................The front looked a little bit strange to me.......but they were surprisingly well built......a pleasure to work with....

[@bobmarley56ify]

Plus there's already a 3.0 litre V6 Mercedes Sprinter called the (319) with 190 bhp which the ford can't catch up with the Merc.

[@cafedeltransit]

Ford have had a 200HP out since 2008.....???? I've got one....eats Sprinters..470 NM Torque,mines remapped at 245HP and just over 500NM of Torque.

[@zoximrai2207]

Work for FedEx here and drive both the ford transit and Mercedes sprinter utilizing both of their gear shifters and both have dual clutch transmissions Ford transit does perform better imo, corners better, more dynamic, responsive, powerful, and rigid. Sprinters on the other hand have softer independent suspension, so they do flow through corners but bounce like crazy making it difficult to maintain traction for both tires. I’ve only driven diesel sprinters so there’s less power but when the turbo kicks in it’s fun af and fuel efficiency is much better. Tbh I fun sprinters more fun to drive, it requires more finesse with throttle control to fling the rear into a corner but also note that they are longer and come with much larger wheels. Also, they require a lot of maintenance that FedEx contractors don’t usually set time or money into. In summary, performance winner is transit but imo sprinters are more fun. Glad this video is out there to put my opinion out there considering I spent lots of time comparing the two vehicles

[@ldv-washwoodheathconvoy-ma6280]

Gwan big man jouralist from autoexpress big up my transit and sprinter baes and big up my auto express.

[@Gravstein]

Having owned both Sprinter and Transit in different trims and year models, i can say this. The older Transits where built simple and hard as tanks, until the TDCI engines came in later mk6 models, Then the problems started, injectors, fuel pump, sensors, wiring gremlins and so on. The funny thing here in Norway you can only have the 2.2 155hp tdci engine as the strongest option and not the 3.2! There is no automatic option ether, and no Xenon lights. Low year and mileage warranty. The pro is that they are better for longer drives and rust less then Sprinters. Mostly cheaper parts to. The Mercedes sprinter are simply stronger, and you can have them i all configurations of engine & gearboxes. They used to be a bit harsh to ride, like the T1N 95-06. But the newer are a huge step up. Sadly you can not opt for differential lock any longer (helps a lot on crappy gravel roads). And the fucking traction control can not be turned of in newer models, getting unstuck in snow some times it fights you! The bad is they cost way more to buy in the first place, and the parts are more expensive, Aaaand they still rust like faster then naked sheets of steel.

[@robertbidochon7949]

These two seems just perfect, what do I do? pick one blindfolded?

[@PedroFTeixeira]

Best track battle ever! Finally one that you don't know the outcome before the test ever begun! :)

[@nyc863]

now do an RS5 vs an M5 comparo - visiting ikea to buy and take home a flat pack kitchen. It makes as much sense :)

[@oldmercedesdiesel]

I've seen many "comparison reviews" between the Sprinter and Transit here in the states on various review sites. The testers always give the Transit the 3.2L diesel and the Mercedes the less powerful 2.1L diesel instead of the optional 3.0L. And as seen in this review, the Sprinter gets the less powerful motor, and single wheel instead of dual wheel. Not too fair. Wheel bases are hard to "equalize" as the longest for the Ford is 148 inches compared to 170 in the Sprinter.

[@bardparson8166]

+Scott Meislohn the reasoning was that the two vans tested were around the same cost as tested.

[@JETZcorp]

I'd like to see a V10 Econoline van in this comparison. It'd handle like a dump truck, but they have some damn impressive power, as you'd imagine.

[@Rocknium1]

You guys are out of your Minds :D I like your videos.

[@tx2sturgis]

I wish Ford, Dodge, Mercedes etc would offer a standard transmission in our vans here in the US...I like rowing thru the shifter when I'm driving a truck.

[@ReligiousZombie]

Now take a 1990s-era Isuzu Trooper thru that test track.

[@almostinanambo]

think you guys could do an ambulance vs a police van? ;)

[@acronus]

The transit can be had here in North America with the ecoboost turbo v6. In the van, it's detuned for 300 ish horsepower. A lot more is possible.

[@johnyqtx]

It's a fair comparison. Read the article: www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/transit/88295/fastest-van-track-battle-video-transit-vs-sprinter The main point is this is the closest the two models get in price. I prefer the looks of the Merc. But the transit is the better deal if for the same money you get doolie and a bigger/better engine.

[@dannyxz6260]

A "doolie" ? Lol, I think you meant dually

[@lefrog87]

I'm not convinced, given the difference in costs that this was a very equal test. A comparison using mechanically similar specs would perhaps have been more objective. I would have preferred for them to have had the same axle setup, length, if possible similar payload capacity and equalish power to get a better idea. What about a run round a track with a 500 to 750kg payload just because we rarely run empty... I was very impressed with the reliability of my transit but I'm but one person and I'm not going piss on other people's choices or preferences.

[@goclunker]

I love the Sprinter and recently i rented a transit and love it too. Both are excellent

[@allanmacbadger5692]

Auto Express never seem to do absolutely like for like tests, however I had a 2013 Ford Transit Custom double cab Limited and I had a friend who had a similar age Mercedes Vito, have to say the Transit beat the Vito hands down in every way, don't remember driving anything that was so lethal going around corners in the wet as the Vito, reminded me of driving an old Ford Thames van.

[@mitchellhurd8958]

I prefer the Ford Transit really - put it this way, at my former school, Fitzwaryn in Wantage, Oxfordshire I was at from around 1997 to Friday 17th July 2009, the X-reg Ford Transit we had (the early 2000's type model) never once broke down (at least when I was in it) 🙂! It was better (and liked more by most or all members of staff) than the 54-reg blue LDV. At Abingdon College (was there from Monday 14th September 2009 to Friday 6th July 2012) the best minibus I think was the 17-seat 59-reg Ford Transit. That and the 59-reg Nissan Qashqai (college car it was) we took down to Dorset on a 4-night residential trip. The Ford Transit was the best in passenger comfort I reckon 👍. And when I was at my former school to watch an afternoon nativity / christmas day, I was told (after I asked) that green minibus (the X-reg) is still going. It gets serviced regularly. I bet other models wouldn't have lasted almost 19 years. I bet it will still going now and make it to 20 years old. I can see it lasting at least 5 more years!

[@Toluca47]

With all the engine options and size options; why couldn't you chose models that were more evenly matched. At least choose two models with the same number of wheels. This test is meaningless.

[@joebooth67]

They went with price rather than spec Both have versions that have alot more power, besides they wernt that far apart

[@patthonsirilim5739]

beacuse in a commercial van price and running cost matter alot more that power and comfort

[@douglashastert9715]

Dual tires in the rear makes a significant difference in handling in a track situation

[@tritchie6272]

I don't know how its done where he's at,but here in the USA the automotive Journalist don't always get to choose what trim level they test and compare. Sometimes it comes down to they have 2 somewhat similar vehicles so they make a comparison video.

[@deudjuidigital]

Why you guys didn't use a sprinter with dual rear wheels like the Transit.

[@freeganjustin6699]

Only 1.1 tonnes payload? In a vehicle that size? I'd be terrified of being caught overloaded. My 1980's Sherpa 250 took 1.2 tonnes, legally, and it was half this size.

[@tech4pros1]

The low payload rating is due to European laws on goods vehicles and driving license classes, which go by the gross weight of the van. On a normal car license in Europe you're only allowed to drive up to 3.5 tons, any more you need a LGV license. Also anything over 3.5t used for commercial purposes needs a tachograph and all the regulations that go with those. As I understand it on a normal US car license you can drive anything up to 26k lbs (12.5 ton). Some US pickup trucks would be classed as LGV's here in Europe due to a

[@RobinRothr2]

The Ford Transit has 4 wheels on the rear axle while the Mercedes Sprinter only has 2 wheels.... does that impact the performance testing between these two vans?

[@dbauernf]

Really wish you had a faster Sprinter.

[@gavinhosler5503]

Normally I would choose a vehicle but these are a few of my favorite car companys.

[@calvinwong8090]

wow he is soo brave :) I wouldnt dare to push a van like this too scary

[@user-pz9yg1go4e]

I miss the old ford econoline 350. 6.4 ltr diesel 360 hp and 650 ft pounds of tqe or to our aussie friends 881 nm tqe. You stomp the peddle on the right and that van would light um up. Not to mention it hauled 18000 pounds. God bless detroit for making that monster.

[@WynterK]

Wow the Ford rotates ever nice for its size. I can't tell it's sharp handling. Interesting

[@ssk3204]

Let's see a follow up with the New FORD AWD and Sprinters 4X4!

[@TheKmc121]

Say 'really' another 5 dozen times in your next review. I'd really like that. Really.

[@bmxcredo]

"A little bit of under steer" no shit it's a fucking van

[@harveysmith100]

Guys go back and watch this again, his body language, facial grin etc was so different in the Transit before he had even started. Clearly a Ford man. He kept mentioning Ford cars this Ford cars that. Biased isn't the word. No mention of what a lovely engine the Merc has compared to the unrefined Ford. Test both vehicles after a quarter of a millions miles of work. I know which one I would want.

[@andreadevetak4325]

The new 2019 Ford Transit is available with FWD,RWD with various wheelbases and different heights of body!

[@tonytran5608]

Under 301 club =)) that vid was fun

[@x-man4702]

Geeat video! I would LOVE to see a Transit Connect vs a Fiat Doblo!

[@tingfact]

The transit is a dead copy of a Sprinter. And if Ford thinks it can compete with Mercedes -- which it can't. And this guy was deadlocked on the Ford before he began the so-called test.

[@CitarNosis317]

Not a Ford fan, or a Nercedes hater, but all Sprinter is full of rust after a few years. The previous model of Sprinter you see on the streets is already full of rust. All of them. The newer Sprinters are nothing like the old ones that still move tons of goods each day.

[@MrTewe74]

+A анонимный One reason for this is that the Sprinter still runs when the other vans have gone to recycling

[@T.Q.]

+Tom Wollny Very very true. They will keep on going forever, no matter what the mileage those Sprinters.

[@jamesstephenson4422]

+Author No1 Fair enough Author no1 but they are both good vans in my honest opinion

[@michaelstephen819]

Other way round, actually - Ford invented the panel van with the Transit in the 1960s and all the rest followed. "Transit" actually means "van" in many countries now.

[@edwardmiranda6922]

thats the best video i have ever seen, props to you bud driving that crazy , how didnt you tip the vans lol!!

[@lavalamp6]

Too soon to say for the transit vans since they are new to the states, but I can say the sprinter vans rust out in just a couple short years.

[@copperworksplumbing7643]

Apparently Mercedes dips the lower 1/3 of the body in wax. Options are one coat, 5 coats, or 7 coats of paint .

[@erosangelos9422]

I thought you could do better than this))),,, I Like The Video ,Lets Transit! Thanks!

[@ce9345]

You all should try that same test with a Chevrolet Express or GMC Savanah Van!

[@hyperlogos]

Here's a "fun" idea, or maybe just nerdy. Load them up to their respective maximums, put them around the course for a couple of laps, then compare their speed:payload ratios... which one does more kilos per minute?

[@Casshern_Sin]

And for our next logically sound comparison video.. Best salad tossing hair-dryer model: Braun vs Vidal Sassoon

[@Jeffginter]

I own the 2016 Mercedes, not to race around a track, but for it's superior craftsmanship, resale value and it's 28 MPG. I spent weeks comparing sprinter vans and in my opinion and the opinions of most mechanics, the Mercedes Sprinter wins overall.

[@Brascofarian]

When Sprinters first came out they were well named, those things could shift for such a big lump of metal.

[@anthonysanders6838]

For those saying that dually wheels are better than single wheels when being stable at taking corners, that is not so. Also the longer wheel base over the shorter wheel base on the corners, the shorter wheel base is more likely to rollover in the corners. The Mercedes Benz van got both advantages over the transit and yet it lost to the transit. In 2018, the transit is the best tall van product in both the European and USA market. When it comes to diesel engines versus gas engines, the 3.5 Lt twin turbo with air to air engine cooler is it. It comes in two versions when it comes to horse power 385 HP with a 6 speed transmission and 525hp with a 10 speed transmission (my favorite) I prefer the

[@RC404]

Quite original for auto express. I like it

[@lewismiller4397]

Does that sprinter still have the 5 cylinder engine???

[@jjr832]

transit, i love useing a smaller u-haul transit as a rental at work, vs the issued chevy express with a bubble top. more pickup, better suspension, i drive alot of dirt roads and the transit is superior

[@kevinrdee9273]

Lol i drove a load of those transits old & new. I drove a few sprinters . & 309d lol. Both great vans . But in my personal opinion the sprinter is that bit better quality. Both nice looking vans

[@syedomarnorth2561]

Video was epic,please do more if these,do City car track battle next ;)

[@edv1912]

Ha ha ha ha ............still laughing. This is truly entertaining!. Thanks.

[@atahanozaydin]

Good Battle!

[@PotenzaCorsa]

sickest review ever.

[@Cb7sohc]

dually vs single set up comparison?

[@schanche1965]

Should do it again but include the equivenen Peugeot/Citroen and Iveco offerings

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

I drive the '15 Transit,the handling is incredible but the 2.2 is too laggy and weak down low,coupled with taller gearing its irritating