Super TestCar reviews - Mercedes-Benz - Sprinter - rangeMercedes-Benz modelsResearch Mercedes-Benz OverviewThere's a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for virtually every workplace application12 Oct 2006 By LUC BRITTEN MERCEDES-Benz has gone all-out with its new Sprinter range to set a new benchmark in the light commercial category. Three four-cylinder engines with power outputs ranging from 65 to 110kW and a new, 135kW turbo-diesel V6 provide plenty of application opportunities. And - a big bonus in this category – there’s the choice between a six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic transmission. Cabin comfort is in keeping with three-pointed star expectations, as are the ride and handling of this range of rear-drive workhorses. Sure, the prices are premium, but the all-important life-of-vehicle running costs tend to whittle away at the initial high investment. Model release date: 1 October 2006 to 1 February 2008 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelThe Sprinter range was launched in 1995 in the 308D and 412D range of cab-chassis and vans in both short and long-wheelbase variants. Progressively engines were upgraded. In 2001, the Sprinter cab-chassis gained a 2.2-litre diesel for the 308CDi with an output of 60kW/200Nm. By 2002 demand for the smallest Sprinter allowed Mercedes-Benz to add this 2.2-litre CDi engine to the 208CDi. By mid-2003 the Sprinter diesel received a facelift and a much-needed lift in performance, with a five-cylinder turbo-diesel that developed 115kW/330Nm, which was initially restricted to the emergency services sector. In 2004 the Sprinter gained the option of a six-speed automated manual called "Sprintshift". |
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