One thing that makes this van conversion even more impressive is that the Sprinter on which it is based is the 4x4, short wheelbase option, further limiting the space available.

Mercedes began importing the Sprinter to the U.S. in 2001, and now builds the vans at its factory near Charleston, South Carolina.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van 170″ is large and ready to work hard. (WTOP/Mike Parris) When I saw the list of rides coming my way, this Mercedes really stood out.

Before the creation of the Sprinter van in the '90s, German-based Mercedes-Benz made its first vans in the 1800s. While the Sprinter van is relatively new, the model has been a long time coming.