Minibus Mercedes Sprinter for up to 27 people

Minibuses Mercedes sprinter of Nizhny Novgorod production are supplied to the Russian market in different configurations and capacities. The most common models are cars with a capacity of up to 27 people. The capacity formula in this case is 19+7. It stands for: 19 seats and 7 passengers can ride standing up. To do this, the salon is equipped with handrails, thanks to which you can safely ride while standing in a minibus.

Complete sets of minibuses may differ in the number of seats, as well as their layout. They can be installed both in the direction of travel and in different directions. For example, for the transportation of tourists, the location of seats in the direction of travel is suitable, since usually such routes run for quite long distances, and passengers should feel comfortable.

For companies organizing wedding transportation, cars in which some of the seats are located opposite each other are most suitable. This is convenient when guests sit opposite and can freely communicate with each other. And for fixed-route taxis, it is most profitable to take cars that allow you to accommodate the maximum number of passengers.

How profitable to buy a minibus Mercedes Sprinter

Profitable in our showroom buy minibus mercedes sprinter possible at almost any time. Promotions are regularly held, with the purchase we give various seasonal gifts. For example, when buying a car in autumn or winter, you can get a set of winter tires. And in the summer - air conditioning. These are simply irreplaceable things with which it is more comfortable to ride the driver and passengers.

Tourist buses can be additionally equipped with speakers and a microphone. With the help of which, the guide will be able to tell tourists about the passing sights, their history and other informative and interesting things.

Our organization strives to make everything as convenient as possible for its customers. We will install additional equipment on your new minibus, with which traveling or transporting tourists will be much more comfortable and enjoyable. A minibus is a fairly large car; you can organize an excellent stereo system in its cabin. Such an offer will appeal to companies that acquire Mercedes minibus for personal use. Traveling with music is much more fun!

Everyone who does not have a personal vehicle or is trying to save on fuel to move around the city or between cities is faced with such a phenomenon as a fixed-route taxi. For the first time on the roads of the CIS countries, they appeared in the 60s. It's no secret that earlier such trips caused a little fear, but everything changed in the early 2000s, when the usual Gazelkas and Bogdans were replaced by, albeit second-hand, foreign vans from Ford, Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz.

New generations

The undying glory of the Sprinter forced the developers to postpone the development of other vans several times. The Sprinter itself has gone through several major modifications, allowing them to be called not just another update, but a new generation. True, according to the latest official data, the Sprinter will soon leave Germany, and the assembly will move overseas - to Argentina. But Russian consumers should not worry too much.

In 2013, the Germans signed an agreement with the GAZ group, and new cars will be assembled in Nizhny Novgorod. How much this will correspond to the legendary Sprinter, we will find out very soon. So far, according to the plant, YaMZ will be installed on the car, and a wide range of bodies will be greatly reduced. Two modifications have been announced - a 20-seater "minibus" and an all-metal cargo van.

Exterior Mercedes Sprinter Classic passenger

The car was endowed with features uncharacteristic for this class, making the body shape more streamlined. The main headlights are larger, having received a diamond shape. A completely transformed bumper was provided with foglights and a wide air intake. Changes befell the design of the doors, they were made large, giving a streamlined shape. Side parts Mercedes Sprinter Classic passenger covered with stylistic stampings, which, bending around the stern, go to the rear doors. The lanterns have also changed, becoming quite large.

Minibus interior

A small steering wheel was equipped with 4 spokes, a massive console was equipped with a gearshift lever. The upper part is equipped with a box for small things, under which there is a wide multimedia display. The bottom part is occupied by function buttons. True, despite the fact that Mercedes Sprinter Classic 311 cdi Russian assembly reviews has good, trunk volumes leave much to be desired. It is designed for only 140 liters.

What is the difference between the new Mercedes Sprinter of the Russian assembly

The main difference between the new old Sprinter and the original car should be called electronic security systems, which came from the list of standard equipment for the next generation. First of all, it is ESP - a system of stabilization of exchange rate stability. Thanks to her, it is very difficult to fly off the road in the rain on a rear-wheel drive bus, even if desired. By the way, all-wheel drive transmission is not available even for a surcharge. But it's not a problem. The standard landing gear perfectly corrects the pilot's mistakes if, for example, he enters a turn with excessive speed.

In this case, the system immediately reduces the amount of fuel supplied and, if necessary, brakes certain wheels. Especially for the Russian market, the suspension design was revised (and this is against the backdrop of not the best Argentinean roads). First, the composite front spring was replaced with a stronger steel one. Secondly, the rear springs got hold of the third sheets. The shock absorbers and anti-roll bar were also subject to replacement. Thus, the suspension is ideal not only for federal roads, city avenues, but also for outright off-road, dirt roads.

Complete set of the car "Mercedes Sprinter passenger"

1	Full glazing of the body (glued glass).
2	Thermal and sound insulation of the ceiling, floor, doors, walls.
3	Ventilation emergency metal hatch.
4	Interior lighting.
5	Passenger seats with high back (upholstery in treplined fabric) with seat belts.
6	Interior trim plastic composite panels.
7	Antifreeze type interior heater, 8 kW with flow distribution for 3 deflectors.
8	Flooring plywood + floor, anti-slip coating.
9	Rear door lock.
10	Salon handrails.
11	Side stand.
12	Extraction system.
13	Emergency hammers (2 pcs).
14	The electric drive of a movable door rack.

Car interior diagram

Depending on the vehicles that are used for conversion into vehicles for transporting passengers, the InvestAuto Special Vehicles Plant offers the following interior layout options.

Note:

The number of seats is seats in the cabin + seats next to the driver (in the cab) + driver's seat
Seat dimensions:

Length: 540 mm
Width: 410 mm
Depth: 410 mm

Foreign cars

Options for the layout of the vehicle interior for the transport of passengers based on the length L4(long base with increased rear overhang).

Option 1.	Option 2.	Option 3.	Option 4.	Option 5.	Option 6.
Number of places: 16+2+1	Number of places: 17+2+1	Number of places: 17+2+1	Number of places: 14+2+1	Number of places: 15+2+1	Number of places: 18+2+1
Options for the layout of the vehicle interior for the transport of passengers based on the length L3 and L2.
Length L3 (long base)			Length L2 (medium base)
Option 1.	Option 2.		Option 1.	Option 2.
Number of places: 14+2+1	Number of places: 15+2+1		Number of places: 11+2+1	Number of places: 12+2+1

Mercedes Sprinter base car

Specifications

Infinitely adjustable heating and ventilation system with 4-stage fan control and two additional deflectors for the distribution of fresh air

Easy loading thanks to rear hinged doors with opening angle up to 180°

Driver's seat with a rich set of adjustments for optimal positioning

Steering with rack and pinion and hydraulic booster

Central locking with remote control

16-inch tires size 235/65 R 16 (for the 3.5 t GVW option)

Head restraints with two-stage adjustment and fabric upholstery, on all seats

ADAPTIVE ESP® incl. ABS, Traction Control (ASR), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBV) and Brake Assist (BAS)

Adaptive brake lights

Airbag (for driver)

Anti-recoil system for vehicles with automatic transmission

Three-point seat belts in all seats, for the driver's seat and single front passenger seat - with pretensioners and limiters

Front wheel independent suspension

Burnt out lamp warning system

Front suspension stabilizer (optional for 3.0 t version)

Headlight range adjustment

Laminated safety windshield

Body	elongated	Extra long
Wheel base, mm	4 325	4 325
high roof
	14,0	15,5
Load capacity (kg)	1 260 – 2 510	1 210 – 2 465
Gross weight (kg)	3 500 – 5 000	3 500 – 5 000
Super high roof
The volume of cargo space, (m 3)	15,5	17,0
Load capacity (kg)	1 230 – 2 480	1 180 – 2 435
Gross weight (kg)	3 500 – 5 000	3 500 – 5 000

Engines	OM 642 DE30LA	OM 646 DE22LA	M 271 E 18ML
Number of cylinders	6	4	4
Cylinder arrangement	V 72°	row	row
Number of valves	4	4	4
Working volume (cm 3)	2.987	2.148	1.796
Power (kW / hp) at rpm.	135/184 at 3800	65/88 at 3800	115/156 at 5000
Rated torque (Nm)	400	220	240
The volume of cargo space, (m 3)		11,5	15,5
Type of fuel	diesel	diesel	super gasoline
Tank capacity (l)	ok 75	ok 75	ok 100
Fuel system	microprocessor-controlled direct injection system with common rail power system, turbocharging and charge air cooling		microprocessor injection
Battery (V/Ah)	12/ 100	12/ 74	12/ 74
Generator (V/A)	14/ 180	14/ 90	14/ 150
Drive unit	rear 4×2, full 4×4	rear 4×2	rear 4×2

Mercedes Sprinter Classic passenger: dimensions and number of seats

Photo of passenger seats in the cabin of the Mercedes Sprinter Classic The main format of the passenger bus in the Classic line is a city minibus in two versions. The first is MRT 17 + 1, that is, the cabin is designed for landing 17 passengers. The second option is marked as MRT 20 + 1 and, accordingly, accommodates three more people, which became possible due to the lengthening of the cabin. Overall dimensions and weight: total length - 6590/6995 mm; wheelbase - 4025 mm; turning diameter - 14.30 m; curb weight -2970/3065 kg; gross weight - 4600 kg.

Engine Specifications

Under the hood, a hard worker engine Initially, the model was equipped with only one in-line OM646 turbodiesel, the production of which was launched at the facilities of the Yaroslavl Motor Plant. The 2.1-liter CDI engine is not particularly agile, and 109 hp. - frankly not enough for dynamic driving on the highway. The 5-speed "mechanics" does not contribute to this either. But in urban conditions, short gears provide a good pickup on the bottoms, allowing you to unleash the full potential of 280 Nm. An important advantage of an obsolete unit is its reliability. This is the last "Mercedes" engine made with a cast-iron cylinder block. After some time, a more powerful diesel engine of the OM646 family for 136 “horses” appeared on the conveyor, delivering torque up to 320 Nm.

This improved the behavior of the minibus on a country road, but the elasticity of the motor decreased slightly. If the maximum thrust of the "311th" is available in the range of 1600-2400 rpm, then the 313 CDI has an efficiency shelf already - 1800-2200 rpm. But in general, the engines are not satisfactory, and the service interval is 20,000 km. Reviews Most of the reviews of the owners are positive. The model has been tested by solid time and conditions of Russian operation.

Special praise usually deserves the suspension and engine. But the “Russian German” also has its drawbacks, the main of which is the weak corrosion resistance of the body. Domestic metal quickly begins to rust in the place of scratches and chips. Guarantee against through corrosion - only 5 years. Also, many find the suspension settings stiff, especially when it comes to empty driving. Criticism of the quality of the assembly of interior panels is also common, which is why squeaks and rattles appear almost immediately. Another reason for dissatisfaction among many drivers of the Mercedes Sprinter Classic is the "Mercedes-style" expensive service from an authorized dealer.

Price policy

Based on the realities of Russian production, we can expect a decrease in the price of new cars. In fact, the buyer will be offered the difficult task of choosing between a used, but German car, or a new domestic assembly. If for a car in 2012 they ask for 1.5-1.7 million rubles, then for the new Mercedes Sprinter Classic the price will be around 1.8 million for the minibus option. The van could be cheaper too. Conclusion Despite the fact that the first van left the factory almost 20 years ago, this car is still very popular. Minibus, covered truck, car for a large family - you can list for a long time. And this version of the van deserves many years of production and life (of course, with the appropriate modifications) - after all, this is a Mercedes Classic Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Bus is a rear- or all-wheel drive commercial vehicle available in a wide range of modifications (minibus; fixed-route taxi; tourist bus), which is designed for passenger transportation on various routes…

The second generation of the car, which has changed compared to its predecessor in all key areas, was born in April 2006, at the same time its official sales began in European markets.

In 2013, the "German" underwent a planned modernization, which slightly affected the appearance, expanded the list of available equipment and improved engines. The very next year, the minibus experienced another restyling, as a result of which it again slightly changed on the outside and received new modern options.

Outside, the 2nd generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter looks modern, nice and harmonious, and a bit of prestige is added to it by large headlights and a “family” radiator grille with a large “three-beam star” that crown the front end. In general, he is perceived as a typical "hard worker" with a characteristic profile and a sheer stern.

The "Sprinter" of the 2nd generation is offered in a wide number of modifications, which differ from each other in length (compact; standard; elongated), roof height (standard; high) and wheelbase.

The length of the car is 5261-6961 mm, the width does not exceed 1993 mm (including rear-view mirrors - 2426 mm), and the width reaches 2415-2720 mm. The distance between the pairs of wheels in the "German" is 3250 mm, 3665 mm and 4325 mm, depending on the modification.

When equipped, the machine weighs from 2095 to 2510 kg, and its carrying capacity varies from 1065 to 1380 kg.

The interior of the "second" Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is decorated without embellishment, but it looks attractive, modern and quite solid. On the driver's side, a large multifunctional steering wheel with a four-spoke rim is installed, behind which a laconic “toolkit” with two arrow dials is based.
The massive center console contains a color screen of the infotainment complex (in the “base” there is a simple radio tape recorder) and an exemplary air conditioning unit. In addition to a pleasant design, the car is in perfect order with both ergonomics and workmanship.

The layout of the passenger compartment of the "Sprinter" of the second generation depends on the modification:

• Minibus able to accommodate from two to ten people, including the driver. All seats are equipped with comfortable seats with an ergonomic profile, three-point seat belts and angle-adjustable backrests. In addition, this car "in minimum passenger capacity mode" can be operated as a "delivery van" - the volume of its cargo compartment varies from 7.5 to 14 cubic meters (the loading area is from 4.4 to 7.4 square meters).

• Shuttle taxi designed to transport people along urban routes - it can accommodate from 18 to 19 seated passengers (excluding the driver) and from 7 to 10 standing passengers.

• Tourist bus It was created to work on intercity routes, conduct excursions and serve various delegations. Such a vehicle is equipped with a right-hand power sliding door, individually controlled lighting, an air conditioning system and shelves for hand luggage. Its interior has 19 seats with anatomical seats with adjustable backrest, armrests and three-point seat belts.

For the second incarnation of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, a wide range of power plants is offered:

• The first option is a 2.1-liter in-line four-cylinder diesel engine with a turbocharger, common rail injection technology, charge air cooling and 16 valves, which is announced in two power options:
  • 129 horsepower at 3800 rpm and 305 Nm of torque at 1200-2400 rpm;
  • 163 HP at 3800 rpm and 360 Nm of available potential at 1400-2400 rpm.
• The second is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine with Common Rail direct feed system and 24-valve timing, producing 190 horsepower at 3800 rpm and 440 Nm of torque at 1400-2400 rpm.
• The third is a 1.8-liter gasoline “four” with direct fuel injection, a turbocharger, 16 valves and adjustable valve timing, which produces 156 hp. at 5000 rpm and 240 Nm of torque output at 3000-4000 rpm.
• The fourth is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder unit that develops 156 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 240 Nm of torque at 3000-4000 rpm and can run on both natural gas (CNG) and gasoline.

All engines are installed in combination with a 6-speed “mechanics” and a rear-wheel drive transmission, but they also rely on an automatic transmission (as an option): diesel versions have a 7-speed range, and gasoline versions have a 5-speed one.
In addition, all-wheel drive with a connected front axle is available for a car with diesel engines (under standard conditions, traction is distributed between the wheels in a ratio of 35:65) and the 4ETS electronic system that controls the torque balance.

At the heart of the second incarnation of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a load-bearing body. On the front axle of the minibus there is an independent McPherson-type suspension with a transverse spring and anti-roll bars, and on the rear axle there is a dependent design on leaf springs.
The car is equipped with a hydraulic booster integrated into the rack and pinion steering, and all-wheel disc brakes (front ventilated) with ABS, EBD and other "chips".

In the Russian market, a second-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus in 2017 can be purchased at a price of 2,463,500 rubles, for a fixed-route taxi, dealers ask for a minimum of 3,015,000 rubles, and for a tourist bus - from 3,530,000 rubles.
The basic equipment of the car includes: two front airbags, power windows, ABS, EBD, ESP, ASR, BAS, 16-inch wheels and other equipment.

The legendary Mercedes Sprinter minibus and van of the first generation was produced by the German concern Daimler from 1995 to 2006. After that, the line migrated to the open spaces of Argentina, giving way to the next generation. But even after the conveyor stopped in Buenos Aires, the life of the favorite of millions did not stop. Since 2013, the release of the model has already been established in the Russian Nizhny Novgorod, on the territory of the Gorky Automobile Plant. Such a move made it possible for "old school" supporters to purchase an all-new Sprinter I as an alternative to more complex and expensive contemporaries. True, already with the prefix Classic in the title.

What is the difference between the new Mercedes Sprinter of the Russian assembly

The main difference between the new old Sprinter and the original car should be called electronic security systems, which came from the list of standard equipment for the next generation.

First of all, it is ESP - a system of stabilization of exchange rate stability. Thanks to her, it is very difficult to fly off the road in the rain on a rear-wheel drive bus, even if desired. By the way, all-wheel drive transmission is not available even for a surcharge. But it's not a problem. The standard landing gear perfectly corrects the pilot's mistakes if, for example, he enters a turn with excessive speed. In this case, the system immediately reduces the amount of fuel supplied and, if necessary, brakes certain wheels.

Especially for the Russian market, the suspension design was revised (and this is against the backdrop of not the best Argentinean roads). First, the composite front spring was replaced with a stronger steel one. Secondly, the rear springs got hold of the third sheets. The shock absorbers and anti-roll bar were also subject to replacement. Thus, the suspension is ideal not only for federal roads, city avenues, but also for outright off-road, dirt roads.

Interior photo (cabin)

Interior trim materials give out the Russian assembly with a head

The design of the cabin as a whole remained the same, although the plastic of the domestic ebb catches the eye. The driver's seat gives good visibility, especially given the thin pillars and traditionally large mirrors, but the seats themselves are flat. Under the two passenger seats there are spacious drawers for various things. A clear advantage of the layout is the straight-line arrangement of the driver, steering column and pedal assembly. The engine is located longitudinally, and the wheel arch does not interfere with the legs. When you turn the ignition key, a pleasant amber illumination of the dashboard is turned on. The steering wheel does not present any special surprises: it makes more than 3.5 turns from lock to lock, in the basic version it may not have tilt adjustment, and the thin rim is unpleasant to the touch.

Mercedes Sprinter Classic passenger: dimensions and number of seats

The main format of the passenger bus in the Classic line is a city minibus in two versions. The first is MRT 17 + 1, that is, the cabin is designed for landing 17 passengers. The second option is marked as MRT 20 + 1 and, accordingly, accommodates three more people, which became possible due to the lengthening of the cabin.

Overall dimensions and weight:

• full length - 6590/6995 mm;
• wheelbase - 4025 mm;
• turning diameter - 14.30 m;
• curb weight -2970/3065 kg;
• gross weight - 4600 kg.

Possible configurations

Symbol of route transportation in the CIS countries

Basic equipment includes a set of electronic assistants from ESP, ABS, ASR systems. All seats in the passenger compartment are equipped with seat belts by default. Also standard is a high roof with handrails. To keep the cabin warm in winter, there is an additional heat exchanger. The driver's seat is equipped with power steering and airbag.

In addition to the bus for urban passenger transport, there is also an option for charter flights, the so-called Corporate Bus. In terms of dimensions, the body is comparable to a fixed-route taxi 17 + 1 (extended), but the comfortable interior is designed for 16 passengers. A feature of the product is the advanced equipment level, which provides for the presence of: heated mirrors, illuminated thresholds, electric windows (there are ordinary “twist” in the base), improved trim (there is upholstery in window openings) and armrests in the passenger compartment.

The tourist bus is offered with two layout options: 16+1 and 19+1 (entrance through the front hinged door). The level of equipment of the Sprinter Classic Tourist is notable for the blinds on the windows, luggage racks with shades and improved seats, which are comfortable to drive long distances.

All-metal van and cargo with a passenger compartment

Cargo-passenger Mercedes Sprinter Classic

The passenger-and-freight Sprinter is offered with two wheelbase options. Mixto Type 1 has a wheelbase of 3550mm and a body length of 5640mm. Four fellow travelers can easily fit in the passenger compartment. Moreover, there is plenty of free space, there is even a folding table. Plywood is used for sheathing metal and making partitions. The dimensions of the passenger compartment in both cases are the same: 1335x1710x1820 mm. But the trunks are different. The mid-base version is 2030x1685x1818 mm, while the elongated Mixto Type 2 (base - 4025 mm, total length - 6590 mm) boasts a trunk that is almost a meter long - 2980 mm. There is a wide lockable hatch in the lower part of the plywood partition for transportation of long items.

The classic van with a 2+1 cab has external dimensions similar to the passenger-and-freight versions. But its benefits are hidden inside.

Parameters of the cargo compartment of a van with an average base of 3550 mm:

• area - 5.2 sq. m;
• volume - 10.4 cubic meters. m;
• loading length - 3265 mm;
• load capacity - 1435 kg.

Parameters of the cargo compartment of a long-wheelbase van (4025 mm):

• area - 7 sq. m;
• volume - 13.4 cubic meters. m;
• loading length - 4215 mm;
• load capacity - 1315 kg.

Engine Specifications

Initially, the model was equipped with only one in-line OM646 turbodiesel, the production of which was launched at the facilities of the Yaroslavl Motor Plant. The 2.1-liter CDI engine is not particularly agile, and 109 hp. - frankly not enough for dynamic driving on the highway. The 5-speed "mechanics" does not contribute to this either. But in urban conditions, short gears provide a good pickup on the bottoms, allowing you to unleash the full potential of 280 Nm. An important advantage of an obsolete unit is its reliability. This is the last "Mercedes" engine made with a cast-iron cylinder block.

After some time, a more powerful diesel engine of the OM646 family for 136 “horses” appeared on the conveyor, delivering torque up to 320 Nm. This improved the behavior of the minibus on a country road, but the elasticity of the motor decreased slightly. If the maximum thrust of the "311th" is available in the range of 1600-2400 rpm, then the 313 CDI has an efficiency shelf already - 1800-2200 rpm. But in general, the engines are not satisfactory, and the service interval is 20,000 km.

Mercedes Sprinter from the German company Daimler-Benz is a vehicle of the light truck division. The model is actively used in the commercial field as an assistant for business. The car received various modifications, including: a passenger minibus, a cargo van, a refrigerator and special vehicles. All .

In addition, on the platform of the latest family, the company presented luxurious offices and luxury apartments on wheels, which are equipped with the latest technology. The appearance, coupled with the technical component of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, is constantly improving, which makes this car very popular in the markets of many countries.

The car is equipped with four body options, three wheelbase options and three roof height options, has twin or single wheels on the rear axle. Carrying capacity - up to 3,050 kilograms.

Both in European countries and in Russia, the practice of re-equipping and refining the MB Sprinter on the side has spread massively. In total, 2 generations of the Mercedes Sprinter were produced. Many, despite the new models of the Mercedes Sprinter 515 and so on, prefer to use the good old Mercedes Benz Sprinter Classic.

Car history

First generation

The Sprinter was introduced in 1995. It was a light truck with a gross weight of 2,600 to 4,600 kilograms. It was created for multi-profile use in various areas - from comfortable passenger transportation to the transportation of building materials at enterprises and in household plots.

In the list of similar cars, the Mercedes Benz Sprinter stands out for its versatility and economy. The base of the T1 light-duty vehicle, which has been very popular since the early 1980s, acted as a platform for building the Sprinter.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first generation

The car managed not only to save the high bar of the past car, but even become more successful. The debut generation was produced in 9 standard trim levels, where there were diesel, gasoline engines, as well as gas equipment.

The development of the machine began in the distant 1992. Test tests of pre-series copies took place over the course of three years at the test sites of three countries - Germany, France and Spain.

First generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van

On the production of Sprinter, the company pulled all the forces and all its accumulated experience in light commercial vehicles. The first generation of a small truck was equipped with power units ranging from 80 to 160 "horses", and the load capacity ranged from 750 kg to 3,500 kg on the 6 series.

The Germans made a significant step forward - they left the dependent suspension scheme, fundamentally improved handling and reduced the turning radius by 15 percent.

The spring suspension was overhauled, a transverse spring was used in front and longitudinal springs with variable thickness on the rear. All this made it possible to increase the suspension resource by one and a half times.

Thanks to a bold experiment on the introduction of a carbon fiber spring into the front suspension, it was possible to fully replace the metal elements in the design of the 2nd generation Sprinter.

During the development of the steering mechanism, the engineering staff decided to completely abandon the steering gear. Instead, a rack and a mandatory hydraulic power steering were installed.

Thanks to the fastening through silent blocks to the beam, it was possible to reduce noise and increase the already large resource of the vehicle. If we talk about the gearbox, then rubber-metal clutches were no longer used in it.

We decided to use a dual-mass flywheel with an integrated damper. Long wheelbase cars received a design with a pair of outboard bearings. After that, the driveshaft went an average of 500,000 kilometers.

The suspension installed in front was created from scratch, because instead of the pivots, shock absorber struts with ball bearings were installed, and the upper part had rubber-metal ball bearings. The rear suspension was made the same as on the T1, only it was upgraded.

Photo of the first generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van

Many elements have been tested by time and have proven themselves positively, so they were transferred to the new product, having been modified to a minimum. The changes also affected the outer bearings of the axle shafts on axles with single wheels - if earlier they were single-row ball bearings, now they are double-row bevel ones.

Due to the fact that the car was planned to be used in various operating conditions, initially the set of technical equipment had a lockable rear axle differential, which was equipped with the option to turn on in automatic mode.

Photo of the first generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus

A little later, models with an all-wheel drive system saw the light. These were cars that had a front plug-in axle, and models that were equipped with a permanent all-wheel drive system with a reduction gear in the transfer case.

The first generation managed to pick up the "Van of the Year" award, which was awarded to it in its first year of production.

Such a successful start was followed by an equally successful continuation, which is eloquently evidenced by the number of issued copies (about 500,000 units), which almost doubled the total circulation of T1 produced. Initially, the car was sold only in European countries.

Different Sprinter models were equipped with three turbocharged power units of 2.3 and 2.9 liters, which operated on diesel fuel. In addition, a petrol version of the 2.3-liter engine was provided. All power units are synchronized with a 5-speed gearbox - automatic and manual.

Front view of the first generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

In 2000, the car was upgraded. In particular, the previous diesel engines were discontinued, and more environmentally friendly and economical 2.1-liter and 2.7-liter engines came in their place. The petrol version has been upgraded along with the transmission.

Now the power unit had the Common Rail direct injection function. More cars of this release have found a single CDI index. In addition, specialists have introduced an electronic motion stabilization system into the equipment of their own cars.

1995 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The following year, 2001, the car went on sale in the markets of North America and Japan. In the United States of America, the minibus/van was produced under the name Freightliner Sprinter, and in Japan, the Mercedes-Benz Transporter T1N.

After another 2 years (in 2003), the German company decided to conclude an agreement with the American company Dodge on the joint production of this car, which has since been sold in the North American market under the name Dodge Sprinter.

Photograph of a 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

A total of 1,300,000 Sprinter vehicles have been sold over the 11 years of the first generation. Also in 2003, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter experienced another improvement, which affected most of the model's appearance.

In addition, as a result of the introduction of fresh high-tech power units and high-quality electronics into the model range, the minibus has become more dynamic and “smarter”, acquiring real intelligence from engineers.

Second generation

The second family of famous cars was introduced in Europe in 2006. Fans saw the car in six body solutions - a minibus, a van, on-board versions with two and four doors. In addition, a distinctive feature of the second family was the choice of three types of wheel bases.

The model with the shortest platform received 3,000 millimeters, with a length of 5,070 millimeters and a width of 1,933 millimeters. The turning radius was 11.2 meters. The longest wheelbase of the Sprinter is 4,025 millimeters, and the average is 3,550 millimeters.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter second generation

The changes also affected the appearance of the body. For example, a chrome-plated steel radiator grille, massive bumpers, neatly shaped headlights, “muscular type” wheel arches, large air intakes appeared, which allowed the car to look more brutal and solid.

As mentioned earlier, the van received, in addition to everything, a stability control system, hydraulic power steering and power windows. For many motorists, this is the well-known Mercedes Sprinter Classic.

Photo of the second generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The most powerful was a 3.5-liter gasoline engine that produced 285 horsepower. It is synchronized with an automatic 5-speed gearbox and also has rear-wheel drive.

In urban areas, such a powerful engine requires about 17.3 liters per 100 kilometers, and when driving along the highway, the consumption drops to 10.3 liters per hundred.

But the most "representative" power unit from the diesel line is a three-liter 190-horsepower engine, which also has a rear-wheel drive system, but is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Restyling 2013

Exterior

In autumn (September) 2013, the German company made a restyling for one of the most popular utility vehicles, which this time affected the appearance of the car and its security systems.

The most noticeable innovations include the presence of an updated design of the bow body part, which includes a new radiator grille and headlights, the style of which resembles German passenger cars. On top of that, the vehicle received a unique hood and an upgraded front lighting system.

Updated Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

It was possible to achieve an increase in crosswind resistance thanks to a modified ground clearance, which has become 3 centimeters less. To make the visual perception of the car special, a design team led by Laurent Bouley joined the work, doing everything possible to endow the Mercedes with atypical features for this class.

The body shape has undergone changes, it has become more streamlined than its predecessor. In addition, the model has a large U-shaped grille, where there are two wide chrome-plated "ribs" separating it in a horizontal direction. The headlamps have become larger, having received a diamond-shaped appearance with rounded corners.

Minibus Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2013

The hood is now more embossed, convex, and two ventilation holes are located at the top side. Structurally, the front bumper has changed - it began to have a wide air intake in the center in the form of an inverted trapezoid and drop-shaped holes on the sides, in which fog lights are installed.

The design of the side and rear doors has also undergone a change - they have increased in size and received streamlined shapes. The glazing area has become larger due to the increased side windows and U-shaped windows on the rear doors.

Side view of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The side part of the body is endowed with today's fashionable stamping, which smoothly expands from the side doors in front, passes the rear body part and stops at the doors installed at the rear.

Restyling introduced wide plastic protective elements in the form of a body kit around the entire body perimeter. The appearance of the rear lights has improved, now they have increased, but remained in an upright position.

Interior

The interior of the modernized car was also significantly changed. The driver's workplace now looks completely different. Installed a new instrument panel under a large hemispherical visor. The “tidy” has a massive tachometer and speedometer, between which there is a neat small “window” of the onboard computer.

The steering wheel received an average size and four spokes. A massive rectangular console was installed on the central part, in which the transmission shift lever was placed on the driver's side. Seats are adjustable longitudinally and in height. Top configurations have the function of adjusting the lumbar support.

Interior of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The upper part of the console has a compartment for various small things, and below it is a block of a multimedia system with a wide screen. The bottom of the console is designed for the climate control unit and service buttons.

The upper right part of the dashboard is occupied by a deep niche where various papers can be folded. Below it is a spacious glove compartment. The engineering team has improved the design of the driver and passenger seats.

Salon Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

All seats have active head restraints and seat belts. Passengers can get inside the cabin using a side or middle sliding door. The luggage compartment received a modest volume - 140 liters with a nine-seat interior layout.

The interior space of the car has become significantly better. The interior is now more elegant and stylish thanks to the abundance of chrome elements, and the chairs have excellent, practical high quality upholstery.

Interior photo of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The steering column has a "chubby" outline that many drivers like. Therefore, the ergonomic component of the steering column has grown a lot. It is impossible not to notice a more modern audio and navigation system.

Specifications

power unit

If we talk about technical equipment, and more specifically, engines, they have remained the same. Although the power units remained the same volume, they survived minor improvements that allowed the machines to meet the stringent Euro-6 environmental standards. There are a pair of 2.1-liter turbocharged diesel engines that produce 109 and 150 horsepower.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter City engine

The petrol version also received 2 versions - for 56 and 258 "horses". A large percentage of toxic gases are neutralized by injecting urea into the catalyst. Such an innovation was named - BlueEFFICIENCY and gave the car a chance to be a contender for the title of the first car that fully complies with the environmental standards of the "new time".

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Worker engine

The consumption of the power unit in the standard configuration is as follows: in the city 15.8 - 16.3 liters per 100 km, on the highway 10.7-11.2 liters per 100 kilometers, and the combined consumption is 13.3-13.8 liters for every 100 kilometers.

Transmission

Diesel engines are synchronized with a 6-speed manual EcoGear, while gasoline engines come with a 6-speed automatic transmission. After some time, they began to install a 7-speed automatic transmission 7g-Tronic Plus. The drive of the car is rear / full.

Passenger modifications of the car and vans fell under the restyling, and this eloquently indicates that most Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars will continue to be in demand and popular with buyers in many countries of the world.

It will not be superfluous to recall that the updated Sprinter 2013 will be produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant. Hence the reduction in their prices by 20% of the cost of those produced in Europe.

Security

The German company paid maximum attention to the issue of safety in its upgraded version of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The engineering staff tried and provided the model with a large number of relevant systems, electronic assistants.

For example, the Crosswind Assist function, which allows you to provide auxiliary crosswind protection by automatically activating the braking devices. Also, as a separate option, the Highbeam Assist system (adaptation of high-beam lighting), Collison Prevention Assist (prevents collisions) and Blind Spot Assist (assistant when changing lanes) are installed as a separate option.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2017

The Sprinter is now equipped with another safety feature that automatically flashes the car's brake lights when emergency braking at a speed of 50 km/h. If emergency braking occurs at a speed of 70 km / h, the system automatically turns on the alarm.

As mentioned above, a lot of emphasis has been placed on active safety, as full load and extreme conditions require extreme performance. Provides for the installation of front and side airbags.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter rear view

This small-tonnage car has a whole range of systems responsible for ensuring the proper level of safety of life and health of passengers. All wheels are equipped with disc brakes that work perfectly even during heavy braking to the maximum of a loaded car.

Equipment includes ABS/ABD. As a separate option, the ASR traction control system is installed along with ABS, which helps prevent wheel slip and guarantees confident traction on wet and slippery road surfaces.

Photo of the updated Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

For use in difficult conditions, there are versions that disable the all-wheel drive system. Don't forget to include a Duo-Servo hydraulic parking brake for the rear wheels, which works independently of the service brake.

The novelty has good deformation characteristics - thanks to the reinforced design of the nose of the frame, it takes on most of the impact force during a frontal collision.

To better protect the car, you can install airbags in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for the driver and the passenger sitting next to him, and three-point seat belts on all seats.

Crush test

The new model has passed frontal crash tests of three varieties. The first is mandatory, according to ECE R12 standards. It is necessary to accelerate the car to a speed of 48.3 kilometers per hour and hit a hard barrier.

In addition, the Germans tested their minibus according to ECe R94 standards - at a speed of 56 km / h there is a collision with a deformable barrier with a 40 percent overlap. The company also conducted a simulation of an accident in the city - a speed of 15 km / h, a rigid barrier without overlap.

According to the developers, it was possible to improve the passive safety of the vehicle. The Sprinter's steering column folds in three areas at once during an impact. Airbags fire not only from the front, but also from the side panels (where they can be built in on request).

The front suspension subframe is able to “knock out” of specially designed mounts and bend. The front ends of the spars begin to compress like an accordion, which allows them to absorb the force of a collision.

Interestingly, Mercedes specialists have specially developed interchangeable side member elements that are mounted and welded instead of flattened ones. According to the crash test, it became clear that during the impact they behave no worse than the default ones.

Options and prices

If we take the average cost of a German car in the back of a van, then a model assembled in the Russian Federation will cost from 1,170,000 rubles for a standard package. The price of the "top" variation of the "Corporate Bus" version will start at 1,590,000 rubles. Passenger modifications are estimated from 1,450,000 rubles.

• A van with a wheelbase of 3,550 or 4,025 mm costs from 1,220,000 rubles;
• Minibus taxi models for 17+1 seats in the stock configuration - from 1,458,000 rubles, in the "Advanced" version - 1,483,000 rubles;
• The minibus version for 20+1 seats costs from 1,544,000 rubles.

In the secondary market, for models of 2014-2015, you will need to pay from 1,300,000 rubles. Copies of 2008-2009 are estimated, of course, cheaper - from 700,000 rubles.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2015

Do not forget that buying a car in a cargo version is much better than a passenger version. It is quite easy to explain this - passenger options differ in a special way of operation - they are used as a fixed-route taxi, therefore they have more operating time in the acceleration / deceleration mode. Vans are operated in a more gentle mode.

Advantages and disadvantages

Machine advantages

• Thanks to the latest restyling, the car looks more stylish and modern;
• Improved front optics;
• Pleasant stylish body lines;
• There are modifications with an all-wheel drive system;
• Improved powertrains;
• Large selection of vehicle modifications;
• There are various motors and gearboxes to choose from;
• Various electronic systems designed to help drive a car;
• Good security;
• Improved car interior;
• Good dynamic characteristics;
• Quality assembly;
• Long-term operation of many elements of technical equipment;
• Moderate fuel consumption;
• In the back of a van it is convenient to transport a variety of cargo;
• Ergonomic salon;
• There is a color display on the center console;
• Good handling;
• The prevalence of spare parts;
• capacity;
• Reliable suspension.

Cons of the car

• High price of spare parts
• Weak resistance to corrosion;
• Requirements for fuel;
• It is inconvenient to use rear-wheel drive options in winter;
• Weak noise isolation.

Summing up

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is actively used for commercial purposes and as a business assistant. Even the very first generation of cars was very popular with drivers in many countries. German quality has always attracted buyers. The Sprinter is quite mobile, versatile, and can be used for many purposes.

At the same time, it has good dynamic performance and consumes not so much fuel. Recent upgrades have made it possible to significantly improve the model, giving it a more modern appearance, improving the interior and increasing the level of safety.

Mercedes-Benz cars last a long time, and the Sprinter is no exception. If you follow all the maintenance requirements and properly operate the car, it will be able to serve you for a long time without significant damage.

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