Daimler Sprinter Vans Are Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans have been available to the U.S. market since 1995. However, they were not always branded as Mercedes-Benz. In fact, the first generations of the van sold in North America carried the Daimler-Chrysler badging and were marketed as the Freightliner Sprinter or Dodge Sprinter. But a Sprinter by any name was and is still a Mercedes-Benz.
It’s a curious story. As the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG decided that badging the utilitarian Sprinter van as a Mercedes-Benz would somehow detract from the premium luxury image that Mercedes-Benz had promoted in North America. The Freightliner and Dodge nameplates had built a strong reputation in the truck and commercial vehicle segment, and the powers that be at Daimler felt that renaming was a better marketing strategy.
So, if you find a pre-owned Freightliner Sprinter or Dodge Sprinter for sale near Irvine or Costa Mesa, you can rest assured that it is a true Mercedes-Benz van.
Learn more about who owns Sprinter vans and where Sprinter vans are manufactured in this guide from Fletcher Jones Van Center. If you are ready to explore our exciting new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter inventory, visit our dealership in Costa Mesa for a test drive today.
When Did Daimler Change Its Name?
Daimler AG is the parent company of Mercedes-Benz and was previously known as Daimler-Benz after the merger of Benz & Cie. and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft in 1926. With the acquisition of the Chrysler Corporation in 1998, the company’s name was changed to DaimlerChrysler, and subsequently to Daimler AG when Chrysler was divested in 2007. Yet another name change came in 2022 when Daimler AG rebranded as Mercedes-Benz Group AG, which is the official company name at present.
Who Owns Sprinter Vans?
Today, the Sprinter van is owned and exclusively marketed by Mercedes-Benz. The company offers a variety of Sprinter models for the North American market, including:
Sprinter vans are prized by businesses, organizations, and tradesmen throughout the Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach areas. This is due to their superior build quality, reliability, efficient performance, and wide array of customization options.
Where Are Sprinter Vans Made?
The Mercedes-Benz Group AG is a multinational automotive company based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, featuring a worldwide network of manufacturing plants. So, where are Sprinter vans made? Sprinter vans for the US and Canadian markets are assembled at the Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (MBV) plant in Ladson, South Carolina. Many Sprinter models are partially built in Germany and then sent to South Carolina to finish assembly.
Why Visit Fletcher Jones Van Center for a Sprinter Van?
If you’re looking to boost the productivity of your commercial fleet, the Sprinter experts at Fletcher Jones Van Center are here to help. We offer an outstanding inventory of new Sprinter models. Among our new Sprinter lease and finance specials, you’ll find some of the best Sprinter offers anywhere near Orange County. We are a full-service Sprinter dealership offering:
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact us online or at (949) 718-3300. We’re ready to put you behind the wheel of an exciting new Sprinter that is the ideal fit for you or your business, so come see us today.