Olddud wrote:
Didn't notice a mention of the turning radius of E450 vs. Sprinter. I've had both and the Sprinter turns sharp, unlike the E450 which takes a parking lot. For that reason alone I would never consider a E450 again. Just don't like the worry about which road to turn down and if it has a surprise for me, especially if towing. However, I don't need anything larger than what a Sprinter has to offer (2 people, one cat), but if I did need larger, Sprinter would get overloaded quick.
Can't speak for the E350 and it's radius.
I may be wrong, but I think the E350 and E450 have the same (rather dismal) wheel cut ratio.
It probably goes without saying, but the turning radius is also directly related to the wheelbase. A longer wheelbase will mean a worse turning radius, other things being equal. And yes, my 32' overall E-SuperDuty class C has a rather dismal turning radius, which means that maneuvering in tight parking lots can be a bit of a challenge.
Somewhat related, this classic by the Willis Brothers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDxVJ471hyg
