Vw Sprinter. The Sprinter is the spritelier of the two with more powerful engines and offering more low-end torque maximum torque cuts in 400rpm earlier on mid-level engines although the DSG automatic from Volkswagen comes out on top for smoothness and refinement. Each comes standard with a turbocharged 20-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 188 horsepower.

This used to be because the Sprinter and the Crafter was actually pretty much the same car. The Volkswagen Crafter introduced in 2006 is the largest 3 to 5 tonne van produced and sold by the German automaker Volkswagen Commercial VehiclesThe Crafter officially replaced the Volkswagen LT nameplate first launched in 1975 although it is known as the LT3 as its production plant code. The 2020 Mercedes Sprinter cargo passenger and crew vans all are offered with two engine choices.
The Crafter used to be built in the same plant along with the Sprinters and in the end it became the cheaper alternative to the Sprinter.
The 2020 Mercedes Sprinter cargo passenger and crew vans all are offered with two engine choices. Are you looking to buy a car but cant decide between a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Volkswagen Crafter. Now though its a very different story with the Crafter being a Volkswagen design. Vans for Sale FAQs.