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    Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base (2001) price & specs

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    $56,590†
    2.9L Diesel2D Chassis Cab5 SP MANUALRWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Chassis Cab that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is regarded as an ute 4x4 built in Germany with prices starting at $56,590 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is powered by a 2.9L 5-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 76L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter measures 2140mm (84.3 inches) in height, 5369mm (211.4 inches) in length, 1933mm (76.1 inches) in width with a 3550mm (139.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1610kg (3549.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sprinter Base comes standard with 225/70 R15 front tyres and 225/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    40.77 - 55.9 kW/t
    34.81 kW/t
    63.43 kW/t
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    2 - 8 years
    5 years
    9 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,500 - 4,490 kg
    2,920 kg
    4,490 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    2,000 kg
    2,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    189 - 211 mm
    189 mm
    211 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,335 - 2,704 kg
    1,233 kg
    2,704 kg

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    Dimensions

    5,369 mm
    1,933 mm
    2,140 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,369 mm
    Overall Width1,933 mm
    Overall Height2,140 mm
    Wheelbase3,550 mm
    Turning Circle12,800 mm
    Load Capacity1,890 mm

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    Base

    2.9L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Chassis Cab, Diesel, RWD

    $56,590†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 89
    Engine (cc): 2874
    Compression Ratio: 22
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: A.986
    Engine (L): 2.9
    Number of Cylinders: 5
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 92.4
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 20.1
    Main Capacity (L): 76
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 122
    Maximum Power (kW): 90
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: ABS

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Leaf
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Leaf
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Chassis Cab
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Chassis Cab
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Step

    Step Location: Rear
    Rear Step Type: Platform

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12800
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.4
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 189
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 42
    Overall Height (in): 84.3
    Overall Height (mm): 2140
    Overall Length (in): 211.4
    Overall Length (mm): 5369
    Overall Width (in): 76.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1933
    Wheelbase (in): 139.8
    Wheelbase (mm): 3550

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3500
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7716
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1890
    Payload Allowance (lb): 4167
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1610
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3549

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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