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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Mercedes-Benz
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the same commercial platform in North America as it is in Europe, which makes it one of the more logical vans to source from the US used market.
Price:73,725.00 USD
Price:73,725.00 USD
Price:73,725.00 USD
Price:69,762.00 USD
Price:67,000.00 USD
Model profile
Two generations dominate the US used market. The second-generation Sprinter (internally NCV3, sold from roughly 2007 to 2018) was marketed in the States first as a Dodge, then a Freightliner, and finally under the Mercedes-Benz badge. The third generation (VS30) arrived for the 2019 model year and brought the MBUX infotainment system, an electric power-steering option, and a substantially updated cabin.
Powertrain and equipment
The classic US Sprinter engine is the 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel (OM642), rated around 188 hp and a healthy 325 lb-ft of torque, paired for years with the 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic. Earlier NCV3 vans also used the 2.1-litre four-cylinder diesel (OM651).
Because this is a work vehicle, "trim" mostly means configuration: cargo van, crew van and cab-chassis. Roof height (standard vs. high roof), wheelbase and payload rating (2500 vs. 3500 single- or dual-rear-wheel) define the van far more than any equipment package.
Vehicle selection
Supply is strong across the whole spectrum, from ex-fleet delivery vans with high but well-serviced mileage to lightly used conversion bases with only a few thousand miles.
A used US Sprinter makes sense for camper and overland builders chasing a particular 4x4 high-roof layout, for tradespeople who want a proven diesel workhorse with a full history, and for anyone who has already found a specific van in the States and wants it brought over correctly.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical US-spec figure: Cargo van (2500 / 3500) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbases | Typical US-spec figure: 144 in and 170 in |
| Roof heights | Typical US-spec figure: Standard and high roof |
| Signature engine | Typical US-spec figure: 3.0 L V6 turbodiesel (OM642) |
|---|---|
| Power (V6 diesel) | Typical US-spec figure: approx. 188 hp |
| Torque (V6 diesel) | Typical US-spec figure: approx. 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) |
| Alt. engines | Typical US-spec figure: 2.1 L / 2.0 L 4-cyl diesel; 2.0 L turbo-petrol (VS30) |
| Transmission | Typical US-spec figure: 7-speed automatic (7G-Tronic), 9-speed on later VS30 |
| Drivetrain | Typical US-spec figure: Rear-wheel drive; optional 4x4 |
| Fuel tank | Typical US-spec figure: approx. 24.5 gal (standard) |
| Seating (cargo) | Typical US-spec figure: 2-3 (driver + passengers) |
| Generations on market | Typical US-spec figure: NCV3 (2007-2018), VS30 (2019-) |
|---|---|
| GVWR (2500) | Typical US-spec figure: approx. 8,550 lb |
| GVWR (3500) | Typical US-spec figure: approx. 11,030 lb |
| Emissions system | Typical US-spec figure: Diesel SCR / AdBlue |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Sprinter reliability is good when the diesel is maintained on schedule, but there are well-known weak points. The OM642 V6 is durable yet suffers from oil cooler seal leaks and a fragile intake manifold with plastic swirl-flap linkages that can break and be ingested. SCR/AdBlue faults, NOx sensor failures and the resulting limp-mode countdowns are the most common frustrations on emissions-era vans.
Germany and Europe
US Sprinters run amber side markers, US-spec headlights, mph-primary instruments and, on many vans, a US-market petrol engine option that is uncommon here.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Typical work includes converting the lighting (headlights, adding a rear fog lamp and often a rear fog/reverse arrangement to German norms), confirming the speedometer shows km/h, and documenting any camper or shelving conversion so it can be assessed.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Mechanically it is the same platform, which helps enormously with parts and servicing. Lighting, instruments and some engine options differ and must be sorted for German approval.
The 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel is the classic US Sprinter engine, with four-cylinder diesels and, on the newest vans, a petrol four also in circulation.
Yes. Many US vans are conversion bases or finished campers. The conversion has to be documented and assessed at approval, and the base van still follows the standard import path.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
The SCR/AdBlue system must work correctly for TUEV. Budget for NOx sensor or SCR faults on higher-mileage vans.
Plain fleet vans often travel RoRo; valuable conversion bases and finished campers are usually containerised for protection.
On northern rust-belt vans, yes. Southern and western examples are generally cleaner; always inspect the arches and door sills.
No. We are an independent broker and intermediary for used US vehicles, with no dealer margin and no manufacturer partnership.
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