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The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a delivery van, chassis cab and minibus built by Daimler AG in Düsseldorf, Germany and Buenos Aires, Argentina and sold worldwide as a Mercedes model, except in North America where it is built from CKD kits and sold by Dodge and Freightliner. The body shell is also used in a joint-venture with Volkswagen who made the Volkswagen LT and the Volkswagen Crafter. | {{Infobox | | ||
|Image = [[Image:30MercedesBenzSprinterVan3small.jpg]] | |||
|Marque = [[Mercedes-Benz]] | |||
|aka = [[Dodge Sprinter]]<br>[[Freightliner Sprinter]]<br>[[Volkswagen Crafter]] | |||
|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)''' | |||
|Class = '''denote market class''' | |||
|Body Style = '''how many doors+how many seats+what type of body''' | |||
|Length = '''length - type here''' | |||
|Width = '''Width - type here''' | |||
|Height = '''Height - type here''' | |||
|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here''' | |||
|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point''' | |||
|Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' | |||
|Engine = '''engine''' | |||
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | |||
|Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | |||
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)''' | |||
}} | |||
The [[Mercedes-Benz Sprinter]] is a delivery van, chassis cab and minibus built by [[Daimler AG]] in Düsseldorf, Germany and Buenos Aires, Argentina and sold worldwide as a [[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]] model, except in North America where it is built from CKD kits and sold by [[Dodge]] and [[Freightliner]]. It is sold in both passenger and commercial markets. The body shell is also used in a joint-venture with [[Volkswagen]] who made the [[Volkswagen LT]] and the [[Volkswagen Crafter]]. | |||
In Europe and elsewhere (excluding North America), the main competitors are the Ford Transit and the Fiat Ducato. In North America, the Sprinter's main competitors include the Ford E-Series and the Chevrolet Express. | In Europe and elsewhere (excluding North America), the main competitors are the [[Ford Transit]] and the [[Fiat Ducato]]. In North America, the Sprinter's main competitors include the [[Ford E-Series]] and the [[Chevrolet Express]]. | ||
Overall around 1.3 million Sprinters have rolled off the assembly lines. The Dodge Sprinter sold 19,578 units in the United States in 2005, while Freightliner sold approximately 2,500 units, giving it just 3.5% of the full-size van market.[ | Overall around 1.3 million Sprinters have rolled off the assembly lines. The [[Dodge Sprinter]] sold 19,578 units in the United States in 2005, while Freightliner sold approximately 2,500 units, giving it just 3.5% of the full-size van market. | ||
[ | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | ||
===Recent Changes=== | |||
* Beginning early 2011, Mercedes-Benz Manhattan on New York's Park Avenue is exclusively offering the '''Sprinter Grand Edition'''. Nicknamed the "stand-up Maybach", it boasts a raft of first-class amenities such as DVD players hooked up to pair of 32-inch flat-panel TVs, reclining power massage arm chairs, sofa bed, refrigerator, 30,000-BTU HVAC system, satellite radio and wireless internet, not to mention styling that deliberately mimics the interior of a private jet. Fully-equipped, the Grand Edition costs around $190,000. [http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/23/mercedes-benz-sprinter-grand-edition-is-a-private-jet-sans-the-w/] | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:Wheels-Mercedes-Benz-Sprinter-Grand-Edition-blog480.jpg | |||
Image:Sprinter-grand-interior-l.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Styles and Major Options=== | |||
Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here. | |||
===Pricing=== | |||
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|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |||
! colspan=4 |'''MODEL Trims''' | |||
|- | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Trim1 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim2 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Trim3 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim4 | |||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |||
! colspan=4 |''MSRP'' | |||
|- | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price1 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $Price2 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price3 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $Price4 | |||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |||
! colspan=4 |''Invoice'' | |||
|- | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price1 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $Price2 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price3 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $Price4 | |||
|} | |||
===Gas Mileage=== | |||
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows: | |||
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|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |||
! colspan=4 |'''Trim''' | |||
|- | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Trim1 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim2 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Trim3 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim4 | |||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |||
! colspan=4 |'''MPG''' | |||
|- | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | c/h | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"| c/h | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | c/h | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"| c/h | |||
|} | |||
===Engine and Transmission=== | |||
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section. | |||
===Performance=== | |||
Please make sure to '''''write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view'''''. This section should include information about the car's '''acceleration figures''', '''handling''', '''braking''', etc. | |||
If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''. | |||
===Reliability=== | |||
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here. | |||
===Safety=== | |||
This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle. | |||
===Photos=== | |||
[[Image:30MercedesBenzSprinterVan2small.jpg|right]] | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:30MercedesBenzSprinterVan2.jpg | |||
Image:30MercedesBenzSprinterVan3.jpg | |||
Image:2007-brabus-mercedes-benz-sprinter-front-angle-view-588x441.jpg | |||
Image:96276205a4715L.jpg | |||
Image:Mercedes benz sprinter wide main.jpg | |||
Image:Mercedes benz-sprinter.jpg | |||
Image:Mercedes-Benz-Sprinter.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
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{{-}} | |||
===Colors=== | |||
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===Main Competitors=== | |||
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==Hybrid Models== | |||
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==Unique Attributes== | |||
If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here. | |||
==Interior== | |||
[[Image:96277305a4716Lsmall.jpg|right]] | |||
This section should include information on the interior's ''design'', ''build quality'', ''ergonomics'', ''space (head and legroom, front and rear)'', ''features'', ''stowage compartments'' and ''overall comfortability'' and ''livability''. Add pictures wherever applicable and '''''keep information in a third-person point of view'''''. | |||
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</gallery> | |||
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==Resale Values== | |||
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|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
|- style="color:#000000; background:#9e9784; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |||
! colspan=4 |'''<MODEL> Year''' | |||
|- | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Year X | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Year X-2 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Year X-3 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Year X-4 | |||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
|- style="color:#000000; background:#9e9784; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |||
! colspan=4 |'''Resale Value''' | |||
|- | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $ | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $ | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $ | |||
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|} | |||
==Criticisms== | |||
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==Generations== | |||
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'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''. | |||
==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)== | |||
===Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
===Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
===Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
===Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
==Worldwide== | |||
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==Design quirks and oddities== | |||
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section. | |||
==Awards== | |||
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or organization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award. | |||
==See Also== | |||
{{Mercedes-Benz}} | |||
==External Links== | |||
*[http://www.mbsprinterusa.com/ Official US Mercedes-Benz Sprinter homepage] | |||
'''''News and References''''' | |||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/23/mercedes-benz-sprinter-grand-edition-is-a-private-jet-sans-the-w/ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Grand Edition is a private jet sans the wings] | |||
'''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums''''' | |||
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
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Mercedes-Benz | |
aka | Dodge Sprinter Freightliner Sprinter Volkswagen Crafter |
Production | produced from when to when+total units made (optional) |
Class | denote market class |
Body Style | how many doors+how many seats+what type of body |
Length | length - type here |
Width | Width - type here |
Height | Height - type here |
Wheelbase | wheelbase - type here |
Weight | Weight - you get the point |
Transmission | transmission + drive |
Engine | engine |
Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
Similar | similar (competition) |
Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a delivery van, chassis cab and minibus built by Daimler AG in Düsseldorf, Germany and Buenos Aires, Argentina and sold worldwide as a Mercedes model, except in North America where it is built from CKD kits and sold by Dodge and Freightliner. It is sold in both passenger and commercial markets. The body shell is also used in a joint-venture with Volkswagen who made the Volkswagen LT and the Volkswagen Crafter.
In Europe and elsewhere (excluding North America), the main competitors are the Ford Transit and the Fiat Ducato. In North America, the Sprinter's main competitors include the Ford E-Series and the Chevrolet Express.
Overall around 1.3 million Sprinters have rolled off the assembly lines. The Dodge Sprinter sold 19,578 units in the United States in 2005, while Freightliner sold approximately 2,500 units, giving it just 3.5% of the full-size van market.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Review.
Recent Changes
- Beginning early 2011, Mercedes-Benz Manhattan on New York's Park Avenue is exclusively offering the Sprinter Grand Edition. Nicknamed the "stand-up Maybach", it boasts a raft of first-class amenities such as DVD players hooked up to pair of 32-inch flat-panel TVs, reclining power massage arm chairs, sofa bed, refrigerator, 30,000-BTU HVAC system, satellite radio and wireless internet, not to mention styling that deliberately mimics the interior of a private jet. Fully-equipped, the Grand Edition costs around $190,000. [1]
Styles and Major Options
Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.
Pricing
Add more fields as necessary.
MODEL Trims | |||
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Trim1 | Trim2 | Trim3 | Trim4 |
MSRP | |||
$Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 | $Price4 |
Invoice | |||
$Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 | $Price4 |
Gas Mileage
Add more fields as necessary.
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Trim | |||
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Trim1 | Trim2 | Trim3 | Trim4 |
MPG | |||
c/h | c/h | c/h | c/h |
Engine and Transmission
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.
Performance
Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.
If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Reliability
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.
Safety
This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.
Photos
Add Photos of the vehicle here.
Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.
Colors
List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.
Main Competitors
Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.
Hybrid Models
If there are hybrid versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.
Unique Attributes
If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.
Interior
This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.
Resale Values
Add more fields as necessary.
<MODEL> Year | |||
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Year X | Year X-2 | Year X-3 | Year X-4 |
Resale Value | |||
$ | $ | $ | $ |
Criticisms
Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Generations
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.
Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures.
Current Generation: (YYYY–present)
Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)
Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)
Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)
Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)
First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)
Worldwide
If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.
Design quirks and oddities
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.
Awards
List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or organization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.
See Also
External Links
News and References
Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums