Mercedes Sprinter car in cargo and passenger versions

This low-tonnage car was introduced to the public in early 1995. It was created for multi-purpose operation in different areas of transportation, from passenger transportation to cargo transportation, and can be used for personal needs and for work in transport companies. The Mercedes Sprinter car has a gross weight of 2.6 to 4.6 tons and among similar cars it is economical and multifunctional.

Variants of delivery of the car can be in the form of a minibus or a van, and also as the chassis. The chassis can be with a dumper or side 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 is used: the supporting body, the front longitudinal engine and the rear-wheel drive. Due to his high qualities and characteristics, Sprinter Mercedes was two years in a row "minivan of the year".

In the form of a closed van, the car has a useful 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 boards 4 meters long. Completely swinging rear doors and a sliding side door make loading with a forklift rather convenient. If the Sprinter Mercedes is made in the variant of a truck, its carrying capacity varies from 750 kilograms to 3715 kilograms.

When it is equipped with a double-deck cab, it is possible to transport more than 7 people in addition to cargo. In the case of a car in the version of a two-door bus of XXL size, it is possible to transport 15 to 17 people in comfortable conditions. In this version, you can install as options VCR, refrigerator and table between the seats. The Mercedes Sprinter car features such convenient ones that it is prepared to deal with almost any transport tasks. It is easily operated on tight and narrow city streets thanks to the power steering and rack and pinion steering.

To operate the car in difficult road conditions, all-wheel drive variants are produced. And here it is possible to perform both with a permanent all-wheel drive, as well as a transmission with a transfer case with a reduced gear and a plug-in front axle. An important advantage of the Sprinter Mercedes is its economical engines: an improved gasoline engine and four new models of diesel CDI. Their power ranges from 60 kW (82 hp) to 115 kW (156 hp). On request, it is possible to install an automatic gearbox with a switch to manual mode, which allows you to profitably use high torque.

Compared with the previous models of engines in the modern Sprinter Mercedes fuel consumption is reduced by 3-5%. On request, it is possible to install an automatic engine start and stop system, this saves fuel even at traffic lights and reduces fuel consumption by another 2-8%. This design of the engines also increases the mileage and durability of the motors. In this regard, maintenance and repair of the Mercedes Sprinter becomes more profitable, in addition, if desired, you can install an active service system Assyst, which regulates the intervals of operation before changing the oil , depending on the actual conditions. As in all Mercedes cars, the Sprinter focuses on active safety systems. Here, they implemented a whole complex, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of passengers. Sprinter buses are extremely popular in the US and Europe and the main plant in Düsseldorf operates in three shifts.