Does Dodge make the Mercedes Sprinter?
Short answer: no. Dodge does not currently manufacture the Mercedes Sprinter. There was a Dodge-branded Sprinter in the U.S. from 2003 to around 2009, but the badge was retired, and today the Sprinter is sold only as Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Freightliner Sprinter, while Dodge’s van lineup lives on as Ram ProMaster.
Understanding the Sprinter lineage
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a long-running light commercial van built by Mercedes-Benz Vans (a division of Daimler) and sold globally for cargo and passenger uses. In North America, the same vehicle has also carried the Freightliner Sprinter branding for fleet customers. The Sprinter platform is widely used for delivery, service, and transport roles, with configurations that cover cargo, crew, and passenger needs.
A note on Dodge’s role in the Sprinter story
Dodge’s direct involvement with the Sprinter dates to a period of DaimlerChrysler collaboration. From the early 2000s, a Dodge Sprinter was offered in the United States as a badge-engineered version of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The Dodge-branded Sprinter was discontinued as Chrysler reorganized its lineup and shifted toward the Ram brand for commercial vans. Since then, Dodge has not marketed a Sprinter-branded van.
Key dates in the Dodge Sprinter story
The timeline below highlights the core milestones of Dodge’s Sprinter chapter.
- 2003 model year: Dodge launches a Sprinter-badged van in North America, based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
- 2004–2009: The Dodge Sprinter remains available, with the Sprinter platform continuing under Mercedes-Benz branding for other markets and Freightliner branding for U.S. fleets.
- 2010: Dodge Sprinter is discontinued as Chrysler restructures its van lineup; the Sprinter continues solely under Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner brands.
Today, the Dodge Sprinter is part of automotive history. The Sprinter name lives on through Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter, while Dodge’s current van offering is the Ram ProMaster.
Current options for Sprinter-like vans in the U.S.
If you’re shopping for a Sprinter-equivalent today, there are two official Sprinter variants from Daimler and a standalone Ram option that competes in the same space.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — sold through Mercedes-Benz Vans dealers; available in multiple configurations for cargo and passengers.
- Freightliner Sprinter — identical in engineering to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, marketed through Freightliner dealerships for fleets.
- Ram ProMaster — a distinct, Fiat Ducato-based van sold by Ram as a front-wheel-drive alternative to the Sprinter in North America.
Bottom line: For a Sprinter badge, choose Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Freightliner Sprinter; Dodge does not offer a Sprinter today.
Summary
The Mercedes Sprinter remains a core product for Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner in North America. A Dodge-branded Sprinter existed briefly in the 2000s but was discontinued. Today, Dodge’s van lineup centers on the Ram ProMaster, while the Sprinter family continues under Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner branding for commercial customers.
