#Mercedes passenger van inside and out manual#
#Mercedes passenger van inside and out pro#

This review concentrates on the conventional diesel panel van, though we have also driven pickup and Tourer minibus Sprinters as well. Power output continues to range from 114hp to 190hp, and torque output from 300Nm to 440Nm. Initially, most Sprinters of this generation were fitted with 2.1-litre turbodiesel engines of the same type used by the previous model – although as before, a 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel is available at the top of the RWD range.įrom mid-2020, a newer 2.0-litre engine design replaced a couple of the 2.1-litre options. Mercedes Sprinter engines and body variants That was a first for a van at launch in 2018, though the rear-wheel drive Ford Transit is now available with a 10-speed automatic.

#Mercedes passenger van inside and out manual#

The major advantage to front-wheel drive Sprinters is an increase in payload – which goes up by 50kg compared with equivalent rear-wheel drive models.īut it also enables a lower loading sill height at the rear, additional body variants, and is available with an optional nine-speed automatic gearbox in place of the standard six-speed manual transmission. So whatever your traction requirements, there is now a Sprinter to suit. This is in addition to the rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD or 4x4) versions, rather than in replacement. Something previous-generation models never offered. Not only does this Sprinter panel van come in a choice of three wheelbase lengths, four body lengths, three body heights and load volume of up to 17.0 cubic metres, it’s also available with front-wheel drive (FWD). Mercedes Sprinter now available with front-wheel drive Though we have found that it doesn't always work quite as flawlessly as you'd hope. Safety equipment is similarly state-of-the-art. The very latest Mercedes MBUX infotainment system features supposedly time-saving sat-nav capability and a voice control function that works well within its limitations. Improvements to the cab design bring greater comfort, increased practicality and enhanced durability.

#Mercedes passenger van inside and out pro#

More than 1,700 versions of this Sprinter are available to order direct from Mercedes-Benz, while built-in Mercedes Pro Connect internet connectivity as standard in the UK is intended to make keeping track of your fleet – whether that’s one van or several hundred – easier than ever.

Plus, as usual with the more premium end of the large van segment, if you’re after maximum payload in a simple 3.5-tonne panel van there are older, cheaper models that can carry more.īut no other van offers this level of technical sophistication, or such a huge amount of choice. That isn’t to say this latest Sprinter is perfect – there are certainly some areas where the best competitors represent fierce competition. The Sprinter has come to define the entire large van sector, and as with the previous two models, the big Benz continues to set the benchmark that all rivals should be measured against. The large van all other large vans are measured against Otherwise, keep reading to find out whether the diesel versions of this premium large van are the best choice for your business. In 2020, Mercedes also launched an electric version of the Sprinter - you can read all about that in our dedicated Mercedes-Benz eSprinter review.