2023 Ford Transit: Is This Better Than The New Mercedes Sprinter? 

The price is insane, 70k, i have the same size Transit just 2015, invoice was 42k, mind blowing

I don’t like the fact that it has no physical climate controls. We’ve got a 2020 transit 250 fully loaded with the big screen and it still has physical climate controls which I cannot live without.

Wow! That locking divider is so practical! Why don't more people use these for van builds?

I'm going daily a Transit some day, they are so functional, comfy, cupholders!!!

I drove Ford Transit about 10 years ago the smaller one. It damaged my body real bad. You would feel everything that is on the road even the smallest rocks. It was so loud and so uncomfortable. Just my opinion. Hopefully this was is way better.

If for any reason I have enough money to buy one of these, I definitely would fire sure, it feels like it would be really fun to drive tbh.

I got the 2023 350 extended. (Not dually) in my old job we had promasters , I drove the oldest which was like a 2015 to the newest 2022. No comparison. Ford feels so much better , a lot roomier for the driver and passenger and better MPG in my opinion. I don't need towing so I got the naturally aspirated v6 (non turbo) , it works just fine for the job that I'm doing. Just be prepared for the big oil changes , they use 12 qts of oil. Not 6 like the turbo version. Overall I'm pretty happy with the vehicle.

Fords ecoboost > merc’s turbo diesel. More power and torque, and a over dollar less per gallon in most of the country.

The HUGE problem now is getting any new/newer vehicle repaired at a dealer when you have a problem. You may have to wait a month before they will see it then getting parts is is well good luck. Many older good tech's left the workforce. Each new year brings vehicles that are more complex out pacing most tech's. Which most are not tech's they are mechanics. Even the manufactures are have big issues programing the computer systems. Just b/c you can spin a wrench don't mean you can come close to troubleshooting a control problems. Anyone thinking you just plug a laptop into it and bigo there is the problem, LoL. I watched this happen coming out of the 70's into the 80's in the industry I worked. Going from mechanical/electro mechanical to micro proceed base equipment. I just bought a new Transit 350HD, got it home and found the windshield wipers don't work properer. Take it to the dealer, "you need a new motor". 10 days later they replaced the motor and short out the plug and burned up the wiring harness and plug. Got a 2017 Ridgeline been waiting 2 months for a BCM. It would take a hour to explain what went and going down over this BCM. I'm down 2 vehicles 😒. Ford dealer says they can't even get a harness... 🔥Ever see a DC fire? The wire goes much like a fuse on a firecracker.

What's the shortest model? Is there a 18ft version like the ram? Does this also have the automatic engine shut off. I hate that feature.

Mercedes is no more reliable. We got stock 3 times with a 2022 mercedes chassis while travelling. Electronics and computers problems…………the ecoboost engine on Ford is reliable and simple to work on it and there is dealers everywhere. Most of the Mercedes dealers doesn’t want to work on a class B motorhome ………

Nice Transit but Sprinter vans engines are designed to last 2x as long as EcoBoost, no button to unlock 270 door opening, more available cargo volume in a Sprinter, and standard cross wind protection. You have to buy 2 Transit vans to equal the life of a Sprinter van but great information. I think the seats are better in a Sprinter too! Can you get 3 front cabin seats on a Transit and do they do a crew van with 2nd row seats? Looks like I have some homework to do!

Like the dash. Like the simple, unpretentious, easy to clean materials.

I like the cup holder.

The fact the roof start sloping down a couple of feet behind the driver seat screws up RV conversions. Did they get rid of all of the side airbags behind the driver seat yet because they also screw up RV conversions I prefer Sprinter passenger vans because you get all the windows Without the side airbags being in the way of your overhead cabinets

Yes FORD! Good Video bro!

When these are set up as RV's or Overland vehicles they are really cool.

"I can stand up in here" is a poor way to review the cargo area. For those of us that might want to convert it to an RV, exact hight, width and length would be more useful and make you seem like a more "professional" van reviewer.

Ben - is a Ford hybrid Powerboost Transit coming out?

Need the Chevy express for the full cargo van line up

I like over paying for repairs so the Sprinter van is more suitable for my needs.

Thank for the video. 2023 fort transit has gasoline version?

Been trying to convince my job to get 2 new transits a baby one and one like this We have promasters that are the worst ones we got

how is the dually transit so low with payload compared to same spec sprinter?

I wonder. Do those cameras also record like a dash cam?

Love this need this work van in my life

Ben, please do a comparison of the Transit with the Ford Naturally aspirated V6 with the 4.10 rear end, vs. the Ecoboost with a 3,73 rear end for towing and for acceleration.

Nice to view a Passenger Van version as well sometime these are always great cargo vans

Can you fit a full size 48/48 inch pallet between those wheel wells?

When you mention the engine, you should give rated mileage.

I way overpaid for my transit! Non overhead storage, no heated seats, no extended mirrors, not rear view mirror! No wonder it was available. I obviously didn’t do my research. I am such a sucker!!

I’m not aware that they’ve changed anything about the body especially the roof and that’s the biggest problem with doing an RV conversion with a transit even more so with the transit passenger van

Gas guzzeler at 14 mpg, we like power in the States. in Europe and Mexico they have the diesel version same torque, at 30+ mpg, beat that ecoboost 3.5L gas. We need mild hybrid, at this level of vans.... What do they call an European or Mexican buying the Transit with the 3.5L ecoboost engine? It does not exist, it will never happen, that is how spoiled we r in the States.

Ever since the trade war, covid 19, the car price has doubled, I am still using my old van.

I have owned and driven many Sprinters and Transits as daily drivers and on very long trips. There are plus and minus to each of them for sure. I prefer Sprinter - better mileage, turning radius, ground clearance, and stability at high speeds/wind. Transit-easier to get service, less turbo lag, cockpit more typical F-150ish cockpit, but less money. For conversions the Sprinter is way easier to do a campervan build on for a DIYer. Almost a Ford vs Chevy type of comparison in my opinion.

At the end, all that talk about powertrain, still don’t know the rated fuel economy. I saw they didn’t give you much fuel for your test.

Transits can't be idled, i fix them every day, they shred tires really fast, the turning radius is terrible, they go through spark plugs every 52-60k, they have lots of coolant leaks from water pumps and the aluminum coolant fittings mounted on top of the turbos, especially the driver side. Not fun to replace

I'd like to buy and own a Ford Transit to replace my 24yr old Chevy Express but it's still too expensive. Either I wait or never get one. (test drove one, much better than a Sprinter)

Ben, Buy it. Trade in the Mustang today. You need that "cargo" van for your daily runs to the baby diaper supply house for your new baby. Cheers.

This may be a step-in van is this is the largest cargo van you can get before a cube van.

The most popular van in the world

is it available????

Wish you would have driven the Transit on the same exact route you took with the Sprinter, with the tight left U turn; before returning.

This van is all over the place now. I recall these vans first came to the United States. I recognized them from Europe. I used to call them "Euro" vans. Then the other brands came after them. I saw years ago when everything started going global, I slowly be surely noticed the "American" identity going away. It still is. Ford and GM had to go global because they could cater to different markets globally because of costs. Then we started seeing more global products brought to the United States. This van is sold all over the world now. We had the Ford Econoline in the United States. Econoline died to make way for this van. There is nothing wrong with that. Ram has one, Mercedes Benz has one and Freightliner is sold here too. This is the nature of globalization. I have no issue with Transit. I see them at my job too. I know Volkswagen has one they do not sell in the United States. Hyundai has one too. It is not sold in the United States. GM used other brands to make the Opel and Vauxhall versions in Europe. I believe it was Renault who has a van too. The market is indeed changing. Thank you for the video and the review Ben.

I been trying to order the transit trail can’t really even find a dealer that knows what I’m talking about

Is the engine longitudinal or transverse mount?

How does diesel verses gas prices for MPG

Dude, I had to check to see if I had sped up the video to 1.5 but it was normal.

How to change miror indicaitr

Very nice

2023 Ford Transit 350HD AWD Dually Hightop Van!

I love Ford transit vans!! Amazing job Ben.

6:55 i thought the same thing 😅

I'm not buying any of these soon, but what I wonder: I will haul large body parts for trucks and cars and while I could use a trailer, an enclosed body like this is preferable. A box truck is too bulky. Can this or the Sprinter haul something as large as a short bed pickup box? I'd have to see which one could do it. I've considered the Ram Promaster, but the 3.6 V6 is going to need constant attention. Sprinters have a reputation to overcome, but maybe they have. The Ford Transit AWD seems to be a good choice for us in the winter lands in the north. Thanks!🤔

A kidnapper van? My wife said.😂

How quickly you rattle! It makes me nervous. You would accomplish more by taking it a little slower.

Does it have side steps or a ramp?

I don't trust any vehicle without a fold down cup holder.

If it's a new Ford it will have recalls before it lands at dealerships.

if only most people could aford this

So many negative comments. My biggest complaint isnt the van itself it is dealer greed. A Transit like this current via most dealers will see a $10k!!!!! markup. Loaded, not $60k but $70k. A GLUT is coming so for those that can wait a few months these will be at MSRP or below by year's end. Can't wait to see what greedy dealers want for the Transit Trail - haha - $20k OVER????

I had to get a 2020. Wtf tht engines mad?!? This isn’t available in the uk

Couple things: 1) Evan with the more off-road package the Transit ground clearance will probably be less, fact check that one I could be wrong. 2) the Sprinter fuel economy will be much better. Transit does haul ass, give you that.

My 2018 Transit is falling apart at 50k miles and Fort is not honoring the extended warranty. Junk! Don't let this guy con you.

It need cdl license to drive?

This isn’t any cheaper than a tall top, Sprinter 4 x 4

Mercedes make the best and most popular sprinter , this is just talk , I have a v6 diesel turbo 4x4 full size and just love it , after 2 year not on problem 😎

S L O W D O W N when talking.

I. Like to said something about ford products . good luck.SALUD.

Slow down, sparky.

I'll keep my GMC Savana, 20 grand less, same mileage, and I can tow a camper.

The reason that Ford is a better choice. You nearly can NOT get decent service nor parts out of Mercedes if you're traveling around the country. I would NEVER buy a Mercedes for that reason alone. Having a van fixed up to live in in particular means you WILL be needing regular service. A built-in nightmare for a Mercedes owner.

$70,000.00 for a BASIC CARGO VAN? That's BULLSHIT!

Based in the UK have always had transits for our business. A mark 5 then a mark 6 and finally the new mark 8 with the 2.2. Will never buy another ford the engines are too weak whos daft idea was it to use a wet belt system the cam belts runs in hot engine oil. They break and ford dont care. Have learnt our lesson with Fraud (ford) had a 1.0 ecoboost that destroyed its engine after the belt broke 74,000 milea and 7.5 years well inside ford timescale to replace. Rubbish egines in the UK and poor customer services.

Can't buy one.. called my Ford dealership

I see that and think of a class C

that's to much? all you did was slide the locking latch and you got triggered lmao..

Here's a great idea: How about putting car wheels on the biggest, ugliest van possible!!! 🤣🤣🤣 and sell them all over the world 🤣🤣🤣 oh lemme guess, Ford Transit already does that 😂😂😂😂 .... it's all love though, function over beauty ❤

Who takes their van to the track. So why are you driving that way

Will the average consumer keep their Sprinter van for the life of the motor. No. So who cares if their motor will last 250k miles. You will be plagued with Mercedes electronic gremlins. Not worth it. Just get a Transit.

Hello Guys im from Morocco who can help me to buy old Van its cost 2000 $ i lost my job i really need it

A simple answer. Hell no.

If only he could speak faster.

No

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Oh my god, not even a minute in our couldn’t understand a word this guy said talking way too fast

Dam, if you could talk a little faster, the video would be shorter.

Talking so fast. Impossible to follow

Never

THis is BS. Ford has so many recalls that they can't fix I wouldn't buy one with someone else's money. There is a good chance it will sit for months waiting on repairs.

Ford Transit King Of Vans, mercedes good luck finding spare parts

Poses a question....doesn't answer it. 👎

Sprinter = high service, repair, and maintenance $$$ costs!

Why I won’t buy a Ford van, simply ugly.

You talk too fast.

Are you kidding? If you want to spend half your travel time in the repair shop buy the MB otherwise stick with the Transit

Talk slower.

Great camper

Well, i work on transits and sprinters at the dealer. I can say, dont but transit. Buy sprinter. Waaaayyyyy more reliable, the new transit is the worst van ever!

It’s hideous. Engine power is nice.