Building Out Your Sprinter Van

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is one of the most popular vans in the world, carrying workers, adventurers, and families to their destinations on-road and off. The van offers a number of customization options that make it perfect for contractors, overlanders, and others, with a range of accessories and options from Mercedes and third-party companies. Here are some of the most popular ways to build out a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. 
 

Specialized Work Configurations 

Mercedes offers a number of upfit options for the van, including tailored solutions for plumbers, HVAC technicians, and carpenters. Buyers have a range of shelving, rack, and storage options, and the automaker offers unique work surfaces that fold down from various parts of the interior. The van’s wide, open floor plan makes a blank canvas that’s easy to configure for specific applications. 

Another popular upfit package brings ladder mounts to the roof for electricians and telecommunications workers. The company also offers custom steps, various door and window options, and more, and says that the packages are designed for the highest degree of safety. They feature barriers and secure storage that keep gear from becoming a danger in a crash. 
 

People Moving 

Vans make great passenger transport vehicles, and Mercedes offers two seating configurations to accommodate large groups, including 12- and 15-passenger vans. The larger model offers a high roof, giving passengers additional space to walk around and more storage options. Sprinter passenger models also feature body-length windows, giving the cabin a more open and airy feel. 

Specialty Upfits 

The Sprinter can also be outfitted with unique gear that makes it suitable for food transport and other specialty delivery jobs. Through its partners, Mercedes offers a refrigeration upfit, making the van perfect for foodservice deliveries, flower shops, and medication couriers. 
 

Overlanding 

Vans have become the vehicle of choice for many overlanders, or people who like to drive way off the beaten path and camp in their vehicles. Mercedes has a few overlanding-specific upfits available, but the aftermarket support for the vans has exploded in recent years, with companies offering everything from fully built kitchen systems to showers to custom roof racks. The Sprinter is available with four-wheel drive and a diesel engine, and most models have robust payload ratings, giving them the ability to carry tons of gear, people, and toys. It’s cavernous interior space also means it can be segmented like a tiny home, with a bathroom space and other dedicated areas. 

If you want to learn more about the Sprinter van, upfitting, or any new Mercedes-Benz model, come see us at Mercedes-Benz of Plano. We’d be happy to walk through the ins and outs of the Sprinter, discuss customization options, or schedule a test drive of the new van.