MERCEDES-Benz has gone all-out with its new Sprinter range to set a new benchmark in the light commercial category. Three four-cylinder engines with power outputs ranging from 65 to 110kW and a new, 135kW turbo-diesel V6 provide plenty of application opportunities. And - a big bonus in this category – there’s the choice between a six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic transmission. Cabin comfort is in keeping with three-pointed star expectations, as are the ride and handling of this range of rear-drive workhorses. Sure, the prices are premium, but the all-important life-of-vehicle running costs tend to whittle away at the initial high investment.