Okay, first let me get this out of the way: I've owned about 6 E series Ford vans and the most recent was traded in: 2011 E-250 van (for the Transit), that I hated. For he record, I've also owned 3 MB Sprinter vans, starting from a 2007 Dodge 2500 Sprinter diesel high door, to the latest: a 2012 MB cargo crew MB Sprinter that was fantastic.
The 2015 Transit is nice but, not a MB van from my immediate observations. The most poignant dislikes are the storage and foot room, I'm 6'4" tall and the MB beat this Transit van to pieces.
The Transit seems to wander a little bit but, that could be from the strong winds I was driving home in today; it is the low roof and short wheel base and didn't expect wander in wind with this configuration; it was empty and light, that might have something to do with it. The stereo sucks, I have an XL radio only, and it's screen is in the sun and you can't really see it, not a deal changer but, not good placement for the screen. The foot room is no where near the Sprinter, I have size 15 shoes and it's a problem placing my foot down along side the brake. The visibility is similar to a Sprinter, but I'm not liking the mirrors or the windows as they seem to have a magnifying effect.
What I do like is the power of the 3.5 ecoboost and no DEF needed plus, I like that I don't have to search for expensive diesel.
I have no input as of yet for the mileage but, of this I'm sure: it'll beat the full sized V-8 Ford E-series engine! I hope for at least 14 to 16 MPG around town, and the computer is showing the same, no hand calculations yet as it only has 70 miles on it.
The tires are real small and I wish I got the 250 over the 150 but none could be had in my time frame with the built in Ford (Adrian) stock tool shelves.
Don't get me wrong, I like this van, it's just not the MB and the fuel, service and price are the sacrifice.
I'll report back after a few days/weeks of trials.
The 2015 Transit is nice but, not a MB van from my immediate observations. The most poignant dislikes are the storage and foot room, I'm 6'4" tall and the MB beat this Transit van to pieces.
The Transit seems to wander a little bit but, that could be from the strong winds I was driving home in today; it is the low roof and short wheel base and didn't expect wander in wind with this configuration; it was empty and light, that might have something to do with it. The stereo sucks, I have an XL radio only, and it's screen is in the sun and you can't really see it, not a deal changer but, not good placement for the screen. The foot room is no where near the Sprinter, I have size 15 shoes and it's a problem placing my foot down along side the brake. The visibility is similar to a Sprinter, but I'm not liking the mirrors or the windows as they seem to have a magnifying effect.
What I do like is the power of the 3.5 ecoboost and no DEF needed plus, I like that I don't have to search for expensive diesel.
I have no input as of yet for the mileage but, of this I'm sure: it'll beat the full sized V-8 Ford E-series engine! I hope for at least 14 to 16 MPG around town, and the computer is showing the same, no hand calculations yet as it only has 70 miles on it.
The tires are real small and I wish I got the 250 over the 150 but none could be had in my time frame with the built in Ford (Adrian) stock tool shelves.
Don't get me wrong, I like this van, it's just not the MB and the fuel, service and price are the sacrifice.
I'll report back after a few days/weeks of trials.