New for 2011
Mercedes-Benz introduces a Crew Van model of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter that is designed to carry five passengers as well as cargo. A power sliding door is optional on both cargo and passenger models. Exterior features include:
Up to 12 occupants fit inside a passenger-carrying Sprinter. All models can have bucket seats in front. Sprinters have a flat cargo floor and tapered rear-wheel housings.
A Mercedes-Benz full-size van? At the time, the Dodge Sprinter was well worth its price premium, but now the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries a price premium that's $4,000 more than before, so apparently a big three-pointed star is worth more than a chrome Ram's head.
Actually, the Sprinter's modern chassis design makes it far more maneuverable around town than the full-size Detroit-branded vans. In fact, driving the Sprinter feels pretty normal except for its colossal windshield and short front end.
Thanks to its turbocharged diesel engine, the Sprinter also has a fuel economy advantage over its competition. Should you find the Mercedes-Benz badge too pretentious, the Sprinter is also sold as a Freightliner with almost identical specifications. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a full-size van available in multiple configurations, each available with two wheelbases and two roof heights. The Cargo Van has only two front seats matched with an empty cargo bay, while the Crew Van is essentially a Cargo Van with a three-place rear bench seat. The Passenger Van features four rows of seats good for 12 people, while the larger MiniBus adds an additional seating row for a grand total of 15 people. The Cargo Van is also available in a 3500 configuration (versus the standard 2500), which ups its payload capacity.
Standard equipment on the Cargo Van includes 16-inch steel wheels, right-side sliding door, wood cargo floor, 270-degree-opening rear doors, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a two-speaker radio. The Passenger Van is equipped similarly, but features three rear seat rows, rear interior trim, tinted rear windows and rear speakers. The Passenger Van and MiniBus can be equipped with a rear heater, rear air-conditioning and rear windshield wipers. Every 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rear-wheel drive. Every 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter comes standard with stability and traction control, and front airbags. Optional are a driver side airbag, driver and front passenger side airbags packaged together, front side curtain airbags, parking sensors, a back-up alarm and a rearview camera.
Thanks to its 51-inch sliding door and class-leading 20-inch step-in height, the Sprinter makes entering and exiting the passenger area a cinch. The Sprinter's payload is similarly superior, and the rating of the 2500 Cargo Van ranges from 2,872 pounds to 3,469 pounds depending on body configuration, while the rating of the 3500 ranges from 4,845 pounds to 5,375.
Sprinter is a full size commercial vehicle from luxury car makers Mercedes. Currently Mercedes Sprinter is in its second generation. Second generation Mercedes Sprinter was launched in 2006, for 2011 we may expect third generation of Mercedes Benz Sprinter. Mercedes Sprinter passenger model is installed with four row seats which is capable of accommodating 12 passengers. Mercedes Sprinter Passenger van is installed with three rear seat arrangement, tinted windows, rear interior trim and rear speakers.
Mercedes Sprinter cargo van model is capable of towing 3469 pounds of payload.
