The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is Recognized as the 2013 Best Fleet Value in America

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - May 7, 2013 - PRLog -- In recognizing the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as the 2013 Best Fleet Value in America, Vincentric recognized the favorable cost of ownership and long-term value that this well-crafted van delivers. At Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates (http://www.mercedeshoffman.com/index.htm), the award is seen as a re-confirmation of the superior design, advanced engineering, and many best-in-class features that this compelling commercial van has to offer.

The experts at Vincentric compiled and analyzed 20 different automotive lifecycle cost scenarios on 3,400 vehicle configurations, with data gathered from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. Factors included financing, taxes and fees, depreciation, maintenance and repair, fuel costs, and insurance rates.

The Sprinter ¾-Ton Passenger Van, ¾-Ton Full Size Cargo Van, and 1-Ton Full-Sized Cargo Van are the Sprinter models that were honored by the coveted Vincentric 2013 Best Fleet Value Award.

There are five models overall of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van: the Cargo Van, the Passenger Van, the Crew Van, the Chassis Cab, and the MiniBus. Some of the best-in-class features include, 5,415-pound payload capacity, 547-cubic-foot cargo capacity, the best interior standing height, and the widest side and rear entry. Each Sprinter van is powered by an efficient BlueTEC® 3.0L diesel V6 engine that delivers fuel economy at a rate 30% better than similar gasoline-powered engines.

Reliable, safe, versatile, and economical, the Sprinter lineup continues to have great appeal to a wide variety of businesses and organizations across the U.S. and worldwide.

Vincentric is a leading provider of data, knowledge, and analysis to the automotive industry. Their exclusive cost-of-ownership database, Dynamic Cost to Own™, is a valuable tool used by a vast array of institutions and companies, including Cars.com, Business Fleet Magazine, and Mercedes-Benz USA.

Those interested in finding out more about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter are encouraged to visit Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates. With their impressive inventory of Sprinter vans, smart fleet solutions, and certified vehicle maintenance services, they have the know-how and experience that companies can depend on.

Their showroom is conveniently located at 1000 West Golf Road (http://www.mercedeshoffman.com/dealership/directions.htm), across the street from the Poplar Creek Country Club, in Hoffman Estates, IL, just minutes from Naperville, Chicago, and Arlington Heights.