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Although the Mercedes Sprinter and VW Crafter were developed in
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a joint-venture project. the Van of the Year jury feels there are sufficient differences between the two vehicles for them to be treated as individual candidates. The two German companies have certainly taken different approaches to styling Mercedes has opted for smooth lines and a passive appearance while VW prefers a rather more aggressive approach. It's a matter of taste, but we prefer the look of the VW.
Styling aside, the Sprinter is one hell of a good van and has to be among the favourites for this year's trophy.
The cab, despite being let down by the tacky plastic on the top of the dash, is second to nonewith superb storage options, excellent instrument panel layout and good seating.
Ride and handling have been greatly improved in the new model with its predecessor's yaw and roll all but eliminated.
Our test van had the 110hp engine option so it was never going to be the swiftest on test, but it displayed all the attributes necessary of a fleet machine good flexibility at low revs combined with adequate acceleration. This is a bookies' favourite for top honours at Hanover, but it's going to be close,