Mercedes Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MWB with Low Roof (Australia)
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler-Benz (1995–1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007) Daimler AG (2008–present Mercedes-Benz & Freightliner)
Also called	Freightliner Sprinter Dodge Sprinter
Production	1995–present
Assembly	Düsseldorf, Germany Tiaret, Algeria Elbahouse, Jordan Buenos Aires, Argentina Ladson, South Carolina, United States Tai'an, China (Xinkai Auto) Juiz de Fora, Brasil (MCV) Tehran, Iran (Iran Khodro Diesel) Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (GAZ, first generation)
Body and chassis
Class	Light commercial vehicle (M) Large van (USA)
Body style	4-door van 2-door pickup truck 4-door crew van 4-door minibus
Layout	FR layout
Related	Volkswagen Crafter Volkswagen LT
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz TN (since 1995) Dodge Ram Van (since 2003) light versions of Mercedes-Benz Vario (since 2013)

First generation (903) T1N
Post-facelift Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
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
2007 Mercedes Sprinter
Overview
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
Chronology
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.