MERCEDES-BENZ has opened the Australian order books for its up to date Sprinter van vary, providing extra commonplace security options, improved expertise and, for the primary time, two all-electric fashions to bolster the present diesel line-up.
Whereas late to introduce the eSprinter domestically, some 5 years after its European market debut, Mercedes-Benz is bringing the newest technology to Australia providing a much bigger battery and extra vary.
An e-axle up again sends 150kW and 400Nm to the rear wheels, powered by both an 81kWh (MWB fashions) or 113 kWh (LWB fashions) battery. The eSprinter can obtain as much as 11kW AC or 115kW DC cost, which Mercedes-Benz says will take it from 10 to 80 per cent in round 40 minutes.
A driving vary of as much as 530km and cargo capability of as much as 14 cubic metres, with a GVM of as much as 4250kg, will get the newest eSprinter mannequin near its petrol counterparts from a productiveness standpoint.
Combustion-powered fashions all use 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines, with choices starting from 84kW/300Nm proper as much as 140kW/450Nm, operating by means of a nine-speed automated transmission.
The Sprinter additionally will get a bigger gasoline tank, up from 71 to 93 litres.
Visible modifications are understated, however beneath the floor Mercedes-Benz has added extra operator-focused expertise like simple lane change indicators, tyre strain monitoring, headlight help and an non-obligatory digital rear-view mirror.
The inside is extra car-like than ever, too, with the newest MBUX system operating by means of a ten.25-inch touchscreen and, for the primary time in a Sprinter, wi-fi smartphone connectivity is included.
The Sprinter will get extra commonplace security expertise than ever earlier than – a mannequin already identified for its robust security credentials – with new options like lively lane protecting, visitors signal help and rain-sensing wipers.
Present commonplace security expertise stays, which incorporates adaptive cruise, lively brake help, consideration help and work-ready options like understeer management, load adaptive management, roll-over mitigation and trailer stabilisation.
A brand new Shifting Off Info Help system makes use of a digital camera and ultrasonic sensors to observe an space 3.7 metres in entrance and 0.5 metres to every facet of the car, which watches for obstacles as much as 10km/h.
Sideguard Help – a typical function in full-size vehicles – has additionally made its method into the 2024 Sprinter. The system screens an prolonged blind spot space on the passenger facet of the car, providing visible and audible alerts if a threat is detected.
Mercedes-Benz provides a five-year/250,000km guarantee for diesel fashions, whereas the eSprinter beneficial properties an eight-year/160,000km high-voltage battery guarantee. Automobiles additionally include a 24-hour roadside help bundle.
Mercedes-Benz is now taking orders for all new Sprinter fashions, with the primary buyer deliveries anticipated from August this 12 months.
2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter pricing*:
311 Panel Van MWB (a) | $71,740 |
315 Panel Van MWB (a) | $79,706 |
517 Cab Chassis MWB (a) | $81,547 |
415 Panel Van MWB (a) | $81,974 |
317 Panel Van MWB (a) | $83,752 |
519 Cab Chassis MWB (a) | $84,985 |
417 Panel Van MWB (a) | $86,018 |
319 Panel Van MWB (a) | $87,241 |
419 Panel Van MWB (a) | $89,509 |
519 Twin Cab Chassis MWB (a) | $89,191 |
517 Panel Van MWB (a) | $91,101 |
519 Panel Van MWB (a) | $94,589 |
eSprinter 81kWh Panel Van MWB (a) | $104,313 |
eSprinter 113kWh Panel Van LWB (a) | $121,041 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
