Different people buy different cars, but Mercedes is the dream of many motorists. Most people associate this brand with a high level of comfort, reliability and durability (and this is really true). However, some people forget that together with powerful and maneuverable passenger cars, the Daimler-Benz concern also produces commercial vehicles, which are also famous for their reliability and durability. The well-known Mercedes Sprinter truck, which is in high demand not only in Germany, but also far beyond its borders, including in Russia, can be safely attributed to the list of commercial cars. Today's article will be devoted to a review of the third generation of legendary trucks, which has been produced from 2005 to this day.
Mercedes Sprinter cargo - photo and review of the exterior
The design of the new car has changed significantly - headlamps, grille and hood have changed their shape and become slightly higher, however, the body of the novelty is still painfully recognizable.
German designers managed to do the impossible - significantly upgrade the car to the modern requirements of the European market and at the same time leave it recognizable to many drivers and just passers-by on the streets. Also, when developing a new design for the Mercedes Sprinter, the truck became more secure and dynamic.
And now about the numbers
It is worth noting that the car has slightly changed its dimensions. Now the minibus is almost 7 meters long, 1.99 meters wide and 2.72 meters high at all. The wheelbase is 4.3 meters. Such characteristics allowed engineers to achieve maximum body capacity. As for the carrying capacity, with its curb weight of 3.5 tons, the machine can lift loads weighing up to 1300 kilograms. However, do not be upset. After all, the manufacturer also provided for the release of cargo vans, the distinguishing feature of which is a larger body capacity (it can reach as much as 30 cubic meters depending on the length of the chassis) and the presence of 4 dual wheels on the rear axle.
All this allowed to increase the car's carrying capacity up to 2.5 tons. This is a pretty decent indicator for a small vehicle. Also, the Mercedes Sprinter 515 truck is capable of towing a trailer, the total mass of which reaches 2800 kilograms.
Specifications
An engine is the main part of every car designed for the transport of goods. A lot depends on its characteristics, starting from the speed of movement and ending with the profitability of transportation. Mercedes Sprinter third-generation cargo truck 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. The novelty is completed exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission.
Price
The average price for the new Mercedes Sprinter truck is about 1 million 830 thousand rubles. On the secondary market, you can buy a 2-3 year old van for 1 million 50 thousand.