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The spec-for-spec comparison

Product North America sinceDrivetrainWheelbases (in.)Max payload (lb)Between wheel arches (in.) Source
Ford Transit 2014 (MY2015), refreshed MY2020 RWD standard; AWD available 130 / 148 (also 148 Extended) ~2,600–5,103 depending on config 54.8 (SRW); 45.4 (DRW Extended) verified ↗
Ram ProMaster Widest, lowest flat floor 2014, Fiat Ducato platform FWD only (class-exclusive) 118 / 136 / 159 ~3,800–4,820 depending on config 56.0 verified ↗
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2001, current gen NA-built (Charleston, SC) RWD standard; AWD available (high-output engine only) 144 / 170 ~3,219–5,662 depending on config 53.1 (SRW); 38.5 (DRW) verified ↗
The Transit's two-wheelbase, three-roof-height range gives converters the widest choice of body styles and, alongside the Sprinter, the only volume RWD/AWD option among the three. The ProMaster's front-wheel-drive layout produces the lowest step-in height and the widest floor between the wheel wells, at the cost of factory 4x4 availability. The Sprinter remains the premium-tier pick, spanning the widest published payload range but with the narrowest floor between the wheel arches on its dual-rear-wheel configurations.

Sources

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  1. Ford Pro — Transit Van specificationsverified · 2026-07 · VanLife Beacon
  2. Ram Trucks — ProMaster Capabilityverified · 2026-07 · VanLife Beacon
  3. Mercedes-Benz Vans USA — Sprinter Cargo Vanverified · 2026-07 · VanLife Beacon