Without question, the Mercedes 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel is popular among van builders & 4WD has been the goto for adventure van builds. But, aside from a handful of years where Mercedes offered a 4 cylinder diesel option, it’s also been the only choice for several years. This begs a question: Now that Mercedes offers a gas alternative, is the V6 diesel still the best choice for a Sprinter van build?
In the video, we cover:
✔ Why we didn’t consider the gas Sprinter van until late in our van search
✔ The key advantages and limitations of choosing a Sprinter with the turbocharged 2.0 4Cylinder gas engine vs the 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel
✔ Plus, Now that we’ve driven over 3,000 miles, we share our thoughts on the Sprinter gas engine’s performance, including what it’s like to drive and the fuel economy across a range of driving conditions
✔ Thoughts on who should consider the turbocharged 4cylinder gas engine and who should spend the extra money of a V6 turbo diesel
▬ TABLE OF CONTENTS ▬▬▬▬▬▬
2:31 Our Build Requirements
4:31 Why We Didn't Consider the Gas Engine Initially
6:49 Does the Gas Sprinter Have Enough Power?
8:39 Advantages of the Gas Sprinter Van
16:36 But Wait, There's More!
18:04 Downsides of the Gas Sprinter Van
22:00 How Does the Gas Engine Drive?
24:57 Who Should Buy the Gas Sprinter?
Leave a comment below if you have a question or want to share your thoughts on gas vs. diesel Sprinters.
If you'd like to look at the cost of operation tool on Mercedes website, you can find that here https://www.mbvans.com/sprinter/shopp...
Also, you can read Motor1.com's review here:
https://www.motor1.com/reviews/403356...
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