Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 vs. Chevrolet Express 3500 Review

Cost
With respect to MSRP, the Chevrolet Express 3500 costs considerably less than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500.

Utility
The Chevrolet Express 3500 will most definitely prove more practical than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is a better choice than the Chevrolet Express 3500 regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or large pets.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Express 3500 is considerably heavier than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Express 3500 than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet Express 3500 and the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Chevrolet Express 3500's shorter wheelbase will likely give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Chevrolet Express 3500 packs quite a punch and will knock the Sprinter Van 3500 down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Chevrolet is a true speedster.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 and the Chevrolet Express 3500 likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Express 3500's engine is tremendously bigger than the Dodge's. Remember that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Express 3500 is substantially more powerful than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. Torque equals pickup, and the Express 3500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Express 3500 and the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 have the same basic after-sale protection.