Sell your Mercedes-Benz for cash the easy and convenient way

The first Sprinter sold in North America, launched for the 2002 model year (2001 calendar year) under the Freightliner badge — Daimler chose not to use the Mercedes-Benz name to avoid conflicting with the luxury car brand’s image. Powered exclusively by the 2.7-liter Mercedes-Benz five-cylinder turbodiesel — initially the OM612 and later the OM647 from 2004. Assembled in the U.S. from CKD (complete knock-down) kits shipped from Germany to the Freightliner plant in Gaffney, South Carolina to avoid the 25% “Chicken Tax” on imported light trucks. Available in three wheelbases (118″, 140″, 158″) and two roof heights. Only available with automatic transmission in North America.

Starting with the 2003 model year, DaimlerChrysler added Dodge branding to the Sprinter as a replacement for the aging Dodge Ram van — sold concurrently with the Freightliner-badged Sprinter through 2006. The Dodge and Freightliner versions were mechanically identical with minor styling and badging differences. Cargo vans were reassembled from CKD kits in South Carolina to avoid the Chicken Tax; passenger vans were imported complete through Jacksonville, Florida as they were exempt. The Dodge Sprinter gave the van a broader dealer network through Dodge/Chrysler dealerships.

The completely redesigned NCV3 Sprinter launched in North America for the 2007 model year — a lighter aluminum body, longer front end for improved safety, swept lines, and larger headlights over the T1N. Sold under both Dodge and Freightliner badges in 2007–2009. The 2.7L five-cylinder diesel was replaced by a 3.0L V6 turbo diesel (OM642) and a 3.5L V6 gasoline engine option. Assembled at the new Ladson, South Carolina facility. The Dodge brand was dropped from the Sprinter in 2010 following Daimler’s sale of Chrysler in 2007 — the 2009 model year was the final Dodge Sprinter. Named Van of the Year 2007 by Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine.

From 2010 onward Sprinters in North America were sold under the Mercedes-Benz name — the first time the Mercedes brand appeared prominently on the Sprinter in the U.S. Freightliner continued selling identical Sprinters under their badge through 2021. A significant facelift arrived in 2014 with updated headlights, new bumper design, and a 2.1-liter four-cylinder diesel option added alongside the 3.0L V6. Gas engine discontinued after 2009 in North America. The 2014+ NCV3 facelift is one of the most common used Sprinters in the country. Available in Standard Roof, High Roof, cargo, passenger, and crew configurations.

Freightliner continued to sell the NCV3 Sprinter under the Freightliner badge throughout the entire NCV3 generation and into the VS30 era — finally discontinued in 2021 when Mercedes-Benz announced that the Sprinter would be sold exclusively as a Mercedes-Benz product going forward. The Freightliner Sprinter is mechanically identical to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter of the same year in every respect — same engine, same transmission, same body, same features. The Freightliner badge was used primarily to reach commercial fleet buyers through Freightliner’s commercial dealer network.

The current VS30 generation Sprinter launched for the 2019 model year with a completely redesigned interior featuring the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system — a major leap in technology over the NCV3. Built entirely at the Mercedes-Benz Vans plant in North Charleston, South Carolina — the first Sprinter made from start to finish in the United States. Available with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel (OM654) and 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel (OM642). Available in Cargo Van, Passenger Van, Crew Van, and Cab Chassis configurations with Standard Roof, High Roof, and Super High Roof options. The Freightliner badge was fully discontinued in 2021 — VS30 production is exclusively Mercedes-Benz branded.

The Sprinter Cab Chassis is the cutaway and chassis cab variant — available in single rear wheel (SRW) and dual rear wheel (DRW) configurations for upfitting with box bodies, flatbeds, service bodies, utility bodies, and specialty equipment. The cab chassis Sprinter is popular with utilities, contractors, and mobile service operations that need the fuel efficiency and maneuverability of a Sprinter with a custom body. Available in standard wheelbase and extended wheelbase. The DRW configuration allows for significantly higher payload capacity.

The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is the all-electric version of the VS30 Sprinter, introduced to the North American market in 2021 with deliveries ramping in 2022. Available in cargo van configuration with a battery electric drivetrain. Range varies by battery pack from approximately 113 to 150 miles EPA estimated. Targeted at urban last-mile delivery fleets in California and other zero-emission mandate markets. Still a niche product relative to diesel Sprinter volume but growing in deployment with major fleet operators.

The Mercedes-Benz Metris entered the North American market for the 2016 model year as the first mid-size van Mercedes-Benz sold in the U.S. — positioned between the smaller Vito (not sold in the U.S.) and the full-size Sprinter. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Vito/V-Class platform. Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine — diesel was not offered in the U.S. Available in Cargo and Passenger configurations. Smaller and more maneuverable than the Sprinter, the Metris was popular for urban delivery and passenger shuttle applications where a full-size Sprinter was too large. Discontinued after the 2023 model year as Mercedes-Benz consolidated its North American van lineup around the Sprinter.

The Unimog (Universal Motor Gerät — “universal motorized implement”) is one of the most capable and versatile vehicles ever built — a truck, tractor, and implement carrier in one platform. Produced since 1948 at the Mercedes-Benz Gaggenau plant in Germany. The Unimog’s portal axles allow each wheel to travel independently over extreme terrain with extraordinary ground clearance. Current North American models include the U3000, U4000, and U5000 series. Used in municipal snowplow, forestry, military, agricultural, firefighting, railroad maintenance, and disaster relief applications throughout the United States. The Unimog is irreplaceable in its niche — nothing else can do what it does.