MERCEDES-BENZ Vans says it desires to additional broaden its place within the premium van section globally, giving it a “decisive aggressive benefit” over the competitors.
Earlier than the German marque begins the introduction of fashions based mostly on its Van Electrical Structure (VAN.EA) from 2026, it has first up to date the present Sprinter and Vito ranges to supply higher consolation, security, and performance.
“Our product vary is basically geared in the direction of the wants and industry-specific necessities of our clients,” acknowledged Mercedes-Benz Vans head of gross sales and advertising and marketing Klaus Rehkugler.
“As we serve could system-relevant industries with our vans, our portfolio will embody combustion and electrical drives past 2030.
“Strategically, we’re due to this fact focussing on the constant electrification of our product structure however are additionally ready to fulfill the demand for conventionally powered automobiles very flexibly in several markets around the globe.”
For the big section Sprinter, Mercedes has added next-generation driver and security applied sciences and an elevated the variety of eSprinter physique variants supplied.
Mercedes has additional endowed the Sprinter vary with a brand new 10.25-inch digital instrument display and 10.25-inch infotainment display with upgraded working system, prolonged voice management capabilities, and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
The infotainment system may additionally be managed by way of capacitive controls on the steering wheel spokes.
A revised digital camera system – necessary for parking and manoeuvring – now gives a 360-degree area of view on chosen fashions and might present how a lot distance is required behind the automobile for protected unloading.
Additional, the digital camera system now works with the autonomous emergency braking system to supply ahead course low-speed monitoring.
The brand new entrance digital camera additionally makes the lively lane-keeping help tech extra helpful than earlier than, including steering help to maintain the van centred inside lane markings.
Mercedes-Benz Vans has additional expanded the Sprinter’s blind-spot monitoring system with new radar sensors within the rear bumper. Rear cross-traffic alert is added as a part of the expertise replace, offering automated braking if the driving force fails to react to audible warnings.
Twin rear-wheel variants now add customary tyre strain monitoring whereas rain-sensing wipers can be found throughout the vary. Crew and passenger fashions additional add passive baby occupant detection.
For eSprinter vans we discover two motor decisions out there – 100kW and 150kW (each with 400Nm) – with 56kWh, 81kWh, and 113kWh battery packs supplied. Respective vary maximums for the trio are listed at 233km, 329km, and 478km, whereas towing capability throughout the board is listed at 2000kg.
DC fast-charge (115kW) occasions vary from 28- to 42 minutes. AC charging (11kW) can be out there.
Mechanically, Sprinter diesel fashions proceed unchanged. The OM654-series four-cylinder unit is obtainable in 84kW, 110kW, 125kW and 140kW tunes with six-speed handbook or nine-speed automated transmission choices, and the selection of two- or all-wheel drive.
For Vito medium section vans, the three physique kinds, two wheelbases and two drive methods stay, together with a number of gear traces.
Mercedes-Benz says this selection permits Vito to enchantment to a large viewers, all of whom will profit from the newly upgraded applied sciences, many as utilized to the bigger Sprinter.
Additional, the Vito is now out there with an electrically assisted ‘Straightforward-Pack’ tailgate and multi-beam LED headlights, a brand new centre console design with USB-C ports and inductive cellphone charger, and revised styling in and out.
Keyless entry and ignition is obtainable, alongside new paint colors and wheel designs, and the security updates (plus six customary airbags) listed for Sprinter. Airmatic suspension stays out there.
Importantly a brand new mild-hybrid petrol engine will probably be out there within the European market from later this yr. The M254-series unit delivers 170kW/370Nm and consumes as little as 8.9 litres per 100km.
It joins carryover OM654-series turbo-diesel items out there in as much as 5 energy ranges: 75kW/280Nm, 100kW/330Nm, 120kW/380Nm, 140kW/440Nm, and 174kW/500Nm. Gas consumption for the unit begins from as little as 6.6 litres per 100km.
Rear-and all-wheel drive choices stay out there, with all bar the bottom output diesel engine that includes a normal nine-speed automated transmission.
Inner combustion engine variations be part of improved eVito (electrical) variants with an up to date thermal administration system stated to assist lengthen battery vary and longevity by drawing waste warmth from the electrical motor to pre-condition the battery and assist heat the inside.
Each 60kWh and 90kWh battery packs can be found, alongside 85kW/362Nm, 150kW/362Nm, and 150kW/362Nm motor outputs. DC charging as much as 150kW is obtainable alongside 11kW AC charging. Cost occasions vary from half-hour.
Australian specification, supply timing, and pricing for up to date Sprinter and Vito ranges are anticipated to be introduced within the second half of 2024.
