"Mercedes Sprinter" cargo third generation - overview and specification

Different people buy different cars, but here "Mercedes" is a dream of many motorists. Most people with this brand are associated with a high level of comfort, reliability and durability (and this is really true). However, some people forget that together with powerful and maneuverable cars, the Daimler-Benz concern produces more commercial cars that are also known for their reliability and durability. To the list of commercial cars, you can safely refer all the famous Mercedes Sprinter cargo, which is in high demand not only in Germany, but also far beyond its borders, including in Russia. Today's article will be devoted to the review of the third generation of legendary trucks, which is produced from 2005 to this day.

"Mercedes Sprinter" cargo - photo and overview of the exterior

The design of the new car has changed significantly - the headlights of the head light, radiator grille and hood have changed their shape and have become slightly higher, but the body of the novelty still remains painfully recognizable. German designers managed to do the impossible - essentially update the car to the modern requirements of the European market and at the same time leave it recognizable for many drivers and just passers-by on the streets. Also, when developing a new design of the Mercedes Sprinter, the cargo became more safe and dynamic.

And now about figures

It is worth noting that the car slightly changed its dimensions. Now the length of the minibus is almost 7 meters, width 1.99 meters, and height and altogether 2.72 meters. Wheelbase at the same time is 4.3 meters. Such characteristics allowed the engineers to achieve maximum body capacity. With regard to the carrying capacity, then with its 3.5 tons weight, the machine can lift loads of up to 1,300 kilograms. However, do not be upset. After all, the manufacturer also provided for the release of cargo vans, the distinguishing feature of which is the greater capacity of the body (it can reach as much as 30 cubic meters depending on the length of the chassis) and the presence of 4 twin wheels on the rear axle. All this allowed increasing the car's carrying capacity up to 2.5 tons. This is quite a decent indicator for a low-tonnage car. Also, the Mercedes Sprinter 515 truck is capable of towing a trailer, the total weight of which reaches a mark of 2,800 kilograms.

Specifications

The engine is the main part of every car intended for cargo transportation. From its characteristics depends very much, from the speed of movement and ending with the profitability of transport. "Mercedes Sprinter" cargo third generation is equipped with a new four-cylinder diesel engine with a capacity of 150 horsepower. The maximum torque of this unit at 1400-2000 rpm is 330 Nm. Completed novelty exclusively six-speed manual transmission.

Price

The average price for a new "Mercedes Sprinter" cargo is about 1 million 830 thousand rubles. In the secondary market, you can buy a 2-3 year old van for 1 million 50 thousand.