Mercedes: Sprinter in 1700 variants
VERSATILE Robust and cost-effective - two characteristics that commercial vehicles have always had to possess. An example of the direction in which commercial vehicles are developing is provided by the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Trucks, tourers, platform trucks, chassis, buses or power units as body types, three drive concepts, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and, for the first time, front-wheel drive, cab design, body lengths, tonnages and load compartment heights - this diversity [...]
Truck, tourer, flatbed, chassis, bus or powerhead as body type, three drive concepts, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and, for the first time, front-wheel drive, cab design, body lengths, tonnages and load compartment heights - this diversity defines the core of the Sprinter concept: adaptation to as many requirements as possible.
Motorhome, van or also as a bus
More than 1700 variants can be put together, ranging from classic courier services for the last mile, to transporting goods over longer distances, to service technicians who use their vehicle as a rolling spare parts depot with workshop. In addition, the Sprinter serves as a motor home or bus and is used in emergency services.
Facilitation of administrative tasks
The Sprinter opens up completely new possibilities for fleet and vehicle management. Networking solutions provide a leap forward in efficiency and make administrative tasks relating to the fleet noticeably easier. All optional networking services are grouped under "Mercedes PRO connect". The web-based service for fleet customers ranging from small businesses to large customers connects the fleet manager with all vehicles and drivers in his fleet via the vehicle management tool. This allows orders to be controlled online.
Diesel engines with 143 and 177 hp power
The front-wheel-drive variants with two wheelbases and three body heights as panel vans benefit in particular from the extensive package of technologies to reduce noise and vibrations. Two diesel engines with 143 hp or 177 hp ensure the dynamics that are important for this vehicle segment. Other advantages of the new drive variant include a higher payload (plus 50 kilograms compared with the predecessor with rear-wheel drive) and an 80 millimeter lower entrance edge. I
Wide range of possibilities for vehicle construction
For the rapidly growing segment of semi-integrated motorhomes, the powerhead with front-wheel drive, which is available for the first time, offers new possibilities for vehicle design that were previously not feasible with rear-wheel drive. One example of this: In combination with a Beko chassis, the floor height of the living area can be lowered by up to 200 millimeters. The available models and their prices can be found on the internet.
