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Top 10 Cargo Vans in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Ford Transit Cargo Van
Direct answer

The Ford Transit Cargo Van is the best cargo van overall, with the Ram ProMaster at #2 and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at #3. The ranking uses each automaker’s own published payload, cargo volume, electric range and starting MSRP.

At a glance

#PickStarting MSRPBest for
1Ford Transit Cargo Van$48,400 (2026 Cargo Van)One van in three roof heights with gas power and available AWD
2Ram ProMaster Cargo Van$45,325 (2026 Cargo Van)The most cargo space for the money
3Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van$48,990 (2026 Cargo Van)Diesel power and the biggest payload on this list
4Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Cargo Van$52,700 (eSprinter Cargo Van)The longest electric range on this list
5Ford E-Transit Cargo Van$53,260 (2026 E-Transit Cargo)An electric van with over 4,000 lbs of payload
6Ram ProMaster EV Cargo Van$56,495 (2025 ProMaster EV Cargo Van, as listed by Ram)An electric ProMaster for local delivery routes
7Chevrolet Express Cargo Van$42,200 (2026 Express)A low-priced gas van with up to 4,280 lbs of payload
8GMC Savana Cargo Van$42,700 (2027 Savana Cargo Van)A 2027-model gas van from a GMC dealer
9Rivian Commercial Van$79,900 (Delivery 500); $83,900 (Delivery 700)Fleets that want a purpose-built electric delivery van
10Ram ProMaster City Cargo VanNot published (Ram says coming early 2027)A small van that fits standard parking structures

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Ford Transit Cargo Van
Best value
Ram ProMaster Cargo Van
Best for heavy payloads
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van
Best electric range
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Cargo Van
Lowest price
Chevrolet Express Cargo Van

The ranking

1

Ford Transit Cargo Van

Ford Transit Cargo Van
Answrs VerdictThe best all-round cargo van.
Starting MSRP: $48,400 (2026 Cargo Van)Max cargo volume: 487.3 cubic feet (High Roof, Extended Length)Max payload: 5,103 lbs (T-350HD High Roof, Extended Length, dual rear wheels)Drive: Available Intelligent AWDEngines: 3.5L PFDi V6 or 3.5L EcoBoost V6

The Transit Cargo Van starts at $48,400 and offers up to 487.3 cubic feet of cargo space and up to 5,103 lbs of payload. Ford offers a 3.5L PFDi V6 or 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and available Intelligent AWD.

Go ifOne van in three roof heights with gas power and available AWD
Skip ifYou want the lowest starting price
Why #1 over #2: Its 5,103 lbs max payload beats the ProMaster’s 4,750 lbs, and Ford offers AWD.
2

Ram ProMaster Cargo Van

Ram ProMaster Cargo Van
Answrs VerdictThe best-value full-size van.
Starting MSRP: $45,325 (2026 Cargo Van)Max cargo volume: 524 cubic feetMax payload: 4,750 lbsOil changes: 10,000 miles between oil changes

The ProMaster Cargo Van starts at $45,325 MSRP, with up to 524 cubic feet of cargo space and a 4,750 lbs max payload. Ram lists 10,000 miles between oil changes on the 2027 model.

Go ifThe most cargo space for the money
Skip ifYou need more than 4,750 lbs of payload
Why #2 over #3: Its $45,325 starting MSRP is below the Sprinter’s $48,990.
3

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van
Answrs VerdictThe diesel heavy hauler.
Starting MSRP: $48,990 (2026 Cargo Van)Max cargo volume: 533 cu ft (170-inch wheelbase)Max payload: 6,812 lbs (Cargo Van 4500)Engine: 4-cylinder diesel, up to 211 hp and 332 lb-ft

The Sprinter Cargo Van starts at $48,990 and runs a 4-cylinder diesel with up to 211 hp and 332 lb-ft. It offers up to 533 cu ft of cargo space, and the Cargo Van 4500 carries up to 6,812 lbs.

Go ifDiesel power and the biggest payload on this list
Skip ifYou want a gas or electric van
Why #3 over #4: Its 533 cu ft tops the eSprinter’s 488.1 cu ft.
4

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Cargo Van

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Cargo Van
Answrs VerdictThe longest-range electric van.
Starting MSRP: $52,700 (eSprinter Cargo Van)Max range: 206 miles (113 kWh battery); 150 miles with the 81 kWh batteryMax cargo volume: 488.1 cu ft (170-inch wheelbase, high roof)AC charging: 0-100% in 12-13 hours at 9.6 kW

The eSprinter Cargo Van starts at $52,700. With the 113 kWh battery it goes up to 206 miles, and it holds up to 488.1 cu ft; a full AC charge at 9.6 kW takes 12-13 hours.

Go ifThe longest electric range on this list
Skip ifYour routes run past 206 miles a day
Why #4 over #5: Its 206-mile range and $52,700 price beat the E-Transit’s 159 miles and $53,260.
5

Ford E-Transit Cargo Van

Ford E-Transit Cargo Van
Answrs VerdictThe electric Transit.
Starting MSRP: $53,260 (2026 E-Transit Cargo)Range: Up to 159 miles (Low Roof); 148 miles Medium Roof, 143 miles High RoofMax payload: 4,063 lbsMax cargo volume: 487.3 cu ft

The E-Transit Cargo starts at $53,260, with up to 159 miles of range in the Low Roof (148 miles Medium Roof, 143 miles High Roof), up to 4,063 lbs of payload and up to 487.3 cu ft of cargo space.

Go ifAn electric van with over 4,000 lbs of payload
Skip ifYour daily route is longer than 159 miles
Why #5 over #6: Its $53,260 starting price is below the ProMaster EV’s $56,495.
6

Ram ProMaster EV Cargo Van

Ram ProMaster EV Cargo Van
Answrs VerdictThe electric ProMaster.
Starting MSRP: $56,495 (2025 ProMaster EV Cargo Van, as listed by Ram)Range: Up to 164 miles combined, loaded with 50% of payloadPower: 268 hp and 302 lb-ft from a 200-kilowatt Electric Drive ModuleDrive: Front-wheel drive

Ram still lists the 2025 ProMaster EV Cargo Van from $56,495. It makes 268 hp and 302 lb-ft from a 200-kilowatt Electric Drive Module and goes up to 164 miles combined, loaded with 50% of payload.

Go ifAn electric ProMaster for local delivery routes
Skip ifYou want a current model-year van
Why #6 over #7: It is electric, with up to 164 miles of range, where the Express uses a 4.3L V6.
7

Chevrolet Express Cargo Van

Chevrolet Express Cargo Van
Answrs VerdictThe budget work van.
Starting MSRP: $42,200 (2026 Express)Max payload: 4,280 lbs (Express 3500 Cargo Van)Engine: 4.3L V6, 276 hp, standard on Express 2500 and 3500Wheelbases: 135-inch or 155-inch

The 2026 Express starts at $42,200. The 4.3L V6 (276 hp) is standard on the Express 2500 and 3500, the 3500 Cargo Van carries up to 4,280 lbs, and it comes in 135-inch or 155-inch wheelbases.

Go ifA low-priced gas van with up to 4,280 lbs of payload
Skip ifYou need a tall stand-up cargo area
Why #7 over #8: Its $42,200 starting MSRP is below the Savana’s $42,700.
8

GMC Savana Cargo Van

GMC Savana Cargo Van
Answrs VerdictThe GMC twin of the Express.
Starting MSRP: $42,700 (2027 Savana Cargo Van)Max cargo volume: 283.6 cu ftMax payload: 3,280 lbs (Savana 2500, regular wheelbase)Fuel tank: Approx. 31 gal

The 2027 Savana Cargo Van starts at $42,700, with up to 283.6 cu ft of cargo space. The Savana 2500 carries up to 3,280 lbs on the regular wheelbase.

Go ifA 2027-model gas van from a GMC dealer
Skip ifYou need more than 283.6 cu ft of cargo space
Why #8 over #9: Its $42,700 starting MSRP is far below the Rivian’s $79,900.
9

Rivian Commercial Van

Rivian Commercial Van
Answrs VerdictThe purpose-built delivery EV.
Starting MSRP: $79,900 (Delivery 500); $83,900 (Delivery 700)Cargo space: 487 cu ft (Delivery 500); 652 cu ft (Delivery 700)Payload: 2,663 lb (Delivery 500); 2,258 lb (Delivery 700)Est. range: 161 mi (Delivery 500); 160 mi (Delivery 700)

Rivian’s Commercial Van starts at $79,900 for the Delivery 500 (487 cu ft, 2,663 lb payload, 161 mi est. range) and $83,900 for the Delivery 700 (652 cu ft, 2,258 lb, 160 mi).

Go ifFleets that want a purpose-built electric delivery van
Skip ifYou need more than 2,663 lb of payload
Why #9 over #10: It is on sale now with a published price, while the ProMaster City is coming early 2027 with no price yet.
10

Ram ProMaster City Cargo Van

Ram ProMaster City Cargo Van
Answrs VerdictThe all-new compact van for 2027.
Starting MSRP: Not published (Ram says coming early 2027)Max payload: 2,175 lbs (2027 Tradesman Cargo Van)Cargo space: 167 cubic feetMax towing: 2,000 lbsHeight: 77 inches tall

The all-new 2027 ProMaster City is coming early 2027. Ram lists a 2,175-pound payload, 167 cubic feet of cargo space, 2,000 lbs of towing and a height of 77 inches; price is not published yet.

Go ifA small van that fits standard parking structures
Skip ifYou need a full-size van today

How we ranked these

We ranked each van on what its automaker publishes on its own US site on Oct 12, 2026: max payload and cargo volume, powertrain choice and electric range, then starting MSRP. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best cargo van in 2027?

The Ford Transit Cargo Van: it starts at $48,400, carries up to 5,103 lbs and offers up to 487.3 cubic feet of cargo space, with available AWD.

Which cargo van is the best value?

The Ram ProMaster Cargo Van starts at $45,325 MSRP and offers up to 524 cubic feet of cargo space and a 4,750 lbs max payload.

Which electric cargo van has the longest range?

The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, at up to 206 miles with the 113 kWh battery. Ford lists up to 159 miles for the E-Transit and Ram lists up to 164 miles for the ProMaster EV.

Is the Ram ProMaster City coming back?

Yes. Ram lists an all-new 2027 Ram ProMaster City, coming early 2027, with a 2,175-pound payload and 167 cubic feet of cargo space. Ram has not published a price yet.

Starting MSRP (USD) at a glance

Chevrolet Express Cargo Van$42,200
GMC Savana Cargo Van$42,700
Ram ProMaster Cargo Van$45,325
Ford Transit Cargo Van$48,400
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van$48,990
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Cargo Van$52,700
Ford E-Transit Cargo Van$53,260
Ram ProMaster EV Cargo Van$56,495
Rivian Commercial Van$79,900
Starting MSRP (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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Sources

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