This small car was introduced to the public in early 1995. It was created for multidisciplinary operation in various areas of transportation, from passenger transportation to transportation of goods, and can be used both for personal needs and for work in transport companies. The Sprinter Mercedes car has a gross weight of 2.6 to 4.6 tons, and among similar cars it is characterized by economy and its multifunctionality.
Vehicle delivery options can be in the form of a minibus or a van, as well as a chassis. The chassis can be with a dumping or onboard platform, with a double cab and a different wheelbase: 3000, 3550 and 4025 millimeters. In the manufacture of the car, the most advantageous design for this weight category was used: a supporting body, a front longitudinally mounted engine and rear-wheel drive. Due to its high qualities and characteristics, Sprinter Mercedes was a “minibus of the year” for two years in a row.
In the form of execution of a closed van, the car has a usable volume of 7 cubic meters. meters in the smallest version up to 13.40 cubic meters. meters when executed with a long base and a high roof. In this case, it will be possible to load four Euro pallets or 4-meter-long boards into it. Fully swinging rear doors and a sliding side door make loading with a forklift quite convenient. If the Sprinter Mercedes is made in the form of a truck, then its carrying capacity varies from 750 kilograms to 3715 kilograms.
When a double-row cabin is installed on it, it is possible to transport a crew of up to 7 people in addition to cargo. In the case of a vehicle in the XXL double-door version of the bus, it is possible to transport from 15 to 17 people in comfortable conditions. In this version, it is possible to install a VCR, a refrigerator and a table between the seats as options. The car Mercedes Sprinter characteristics are so convenient that it is prepared to solve almost any transport problem. It is easily controlled in narrow and narrow city streets thanks to the power steering and rack and pinion steering.
All-wheel drive options are available for operating the car in difficult road conditions. Moreover, it is possible to perform both with permanent all-wheel drive and a transmission with a transfer case with a lower gear and a connected front axle. An important advantage of the Sprinter Mercedes are its fuel-efficient engines: an advanced gasoline engine and four new diesel CDI models. Their power ranges from 60 kW (82 hp) to a power of 115 kW (156 hp). It is possible to order the installation of an automatic transmission with switching to manual mode, which allows the advantage of high torque.
Compared with previous engine models, the modern Mercedes Sprinter has reduced fuel consumption by 3-5%. It is possible to order the installation of an automatic engine start and stop system, this allows you to save fuel even at traffic lights and fuel consumption is reduced by another 2-8%. This engine design also increases the mileage and durability of the motors. In this regard, maintenance and repair of Mercedes Sprinter becomes more profitable, in addition, if desired, an active Assyst service system can be installed, which adjusts the operating intervals before changing the oil , depending on actual conditions. Like all Mercedes cars, Sprinter pays great attention to active safety systems. Here their whole complex is implemented, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of passengers. Sprinter buses are extremely popular in the USA and Europe and the main plant in Düsseldorf operates in three shifts.