Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
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2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MWB with Low Roof (Australia)
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| Also called | Freightliner Sprinter Dodge Sprinter |
| Production | 1995–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
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| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Volkswagen Crafter Volkswagen LT |
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| Predecessor |
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| First generation (903) T1N | |
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Post-facelift Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Dodge Sprinter Freightliner Sprinter Mercedes-Benz Transporter T1N Sprinter 314 (Iran) Mercedes Benz Sprinter classic (Since 2013) (Germany) |
| Production | 1995–2006 2013-Present (As Sprinter Classic) (Germany Only) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Phase I 1995–2000: 2.3L I4 OM 601 79 hp Diesel 2.9L I5 OM 602 102 hp Turbodiesel 2.9L I5 OM 602 129 hp Turbodiesel 2.3L I4 M 111 143 hp DOHC 16v MPI Phase II 2000–2006: 2.1L I4 OM 611 82 hp CDI 2.1L I4 OM 611 109 hp CDI 2.1L I4 OM 611 129 hp CDI 2.7L I5 OM 612/ OM 647 156 hp CDI 2.3L I4 M 111 143 hp DOHC 16V MPI |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic |
| Second generation (906) NCV3 | |
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2007 Mercedes Sprinter
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| Also called | Mercedes Benz Sprinter Freightliner Sprinter Dodge Sprinter (2007–2010) |
| Production | 2006–present 2007–2010 & 2012–present (Argentina) 2014–present Tiaret, Algeria |
| Designer | Laurent Boulay |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Volkswagen Crafter (LT3) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.1L I4 OM 646 CDI 3.0L V6 OM642 CDI 3.5L V6 M272 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic 7-speed automatic |
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| Successor | Ram Promaster (for Dodge Sprinter) |
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a vehicle built by Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck. In the past the Sprinter has been sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, Freightliner, and Volkswagen nameplates. In the United States it is built from complete knock down (CKD) kits by Freightliner. They are now primarily marketed by Mercedes-Benz. Rebadged and re-engined Sprinters are also sold by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as the Volkswagen LT and the Volkswagen Crafter.
The first generation Sprinter was launched in Europe in 1995 to replace the famous but outdated Mercedes-Benz TN van dating from 1977. It was voted International Van of the Year for 1995.
The first generation (VA Chassis) North American Sprinter was launched in 2001 in the U.S. and was originally branded as a Freightliner. Units sold to the rest of North America were badged as Mercedes-Benz until 2003 when they received Dodge branding. Units in the United States and Canada, but not in Mexico, could be purchased as a Dodge or Freightliner from 2003. The product was launched and supported by DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC, a small division based in Huntersville, North Carolina. Key individuals from DaimlerChrysler Commercial Vehicle Division and Freightliner Trucks were selected to spearhead the effort and made up the bulk of the division. DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC retained sole responsibility for the North American Sprinter market until the sales, service and parts support responsibilities were absorbed by Chrysler Commercial Vehicle Division in 2004. Nearly all of the original staff were retained, though the base of operations shifted from North Carolina to Auburn Hills, Michigan. The remainder of DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC remained active in Huntersville as an engineering, upfitter certification and safety compliance resource in support of the Sprinter.
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