Car and Driver tested a 2026 Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter 2500 all‑wheel‑drive high‑roof cargo van on its 20‑degree Ramp Travel Index (RTI) ramp to evaluate suspension articulation.
The two‑seat Sprinter cargo van features a sliding side door, stands over nine feet tall and measures 234.0 inches long; it is powered by a turbocharged 2.0‑liter diesel inline‑four rated at 211 horsepower and 332 pound‑feet of torque, peaking at 1,400 rpm, with a quoted maximum payload of 3,781 pounds.
Car and Driver runs the RTI test without a driver, positions the vehicle until the rear tire just begins to lift (checked with a sheet of paper), then measures climb distance and divides by wheelbase, multiplied by 1,000, to calculate the RTI score.
Car and Driver noted the Sprinter’s height, long wheelbase and sliding door make it unusual among vehicles tested on the ramp, and that its early‑peaking torque suits hauling payload as much as off‑road articulation.
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