Mercedes Sprinter vs Ford Transit vs VW Crafter: VAN DRAG RACE

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The Mercedes Sprinter won a drag race against the Volkswagen Crafter and Ford Transit, completing the quarter-mile in 21.2 seconds. In a rolling race, the Sprinter outperformed the VW and Ford, and the Crafter won the brake test, but the Sprinter was ultimately deemed the fastest van for those seeking speed.

Insights

  • The Mercedes Sprinter, with a 2-liter turbocharged diesel engine and 163 horsepower, emerged as the fastest van in the race, completing the quarter mile in 21.2 seconds.
  • Despite the Sprinter's victory in speed, the Volkswagen Crafter excelled in braking tests, showcasing superior stopping distance capabilities compared to the other vans.

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Recent questions

  • What vans were in the drag race?

    Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Ford Transit

  • Which van won the drag race?

    Mercedes Sprinter

  • What was the horsepower of the Volkswagen Crafter?

    177 horsepower

  • Who won the brake test?

    Volkswagen Crafter

  • Which van was recommended for speed?

    Mercedes Sprinter

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"Fastest Van: Mercedes Sprinter Wins Race"

  • The drag race featured a Mercedes Sprinter, a Volkswagen Crafter, and a Ford Transit, all long wheel-based high top vans. The Sprinter had a 2-liter turbocharged diesel engine with 163 horsepower, the VW had 177 horsepower, and the Ford Transit had 170 horsepower. The Sprinter won the race, completing the standing quarter mile in 21.2 seconds, followed by the Transit in 22.6 seconds and the Crafter in 23.2 seconds.
  • In a rolling race from 30 miles per hour, the Sprinter, with an automatic gearbox, outperformed the manual transmission VW and Ford. The Crafter won the brake test from 50 miles per hour, stopping in the shortest distance, followed by the Transit and then the Sprinter. The Sprinter was deemed the fastest van, recommended for those seeking speed in their travels.
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