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    Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base (2003) price & specs

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    $66,220†
    2.1L Diesel2D Chassis Cab5 SP MANUALRWD
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    Overview

    The 2003 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 $66,220 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is powered by a 2.1L 4-cylinder engine that has 95 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter measures 2205mm (86.8 inches) in height, 6615mm (260.4 inches) in length, 1988mm (78.3 inches) in width with a 4025mm (158.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1800kg (3968.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sprinter Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base has a 172mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 900kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    29.7 - 52.78 kW/t
    29.7 kW/t
    52.78 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
    2,800 - 4,490 kg
    2,800 kg
    4,490 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    2,000 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    172 - 189 mm
    172 mm
    189 mm
    Payload Capacity
    925 - 2,659 kg
    925 kg
    2,659 kg

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    Dimensions

    6,615 mm
    1,988 mm
    2,205 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length6,615 mm
    Overall Width1,988 mm
    Overall Height2,205 mm
    Wheelbase4,025 mm
    Turning Circle14,300 mm
    Load Capacity2,690 mm

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    Base

    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Chassis Cab, Diesel, RWD

    $66,220†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 88
    Engine (cc): 2148
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: MQ5
    Engine (L): 2.1
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 88.3
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
    Main Capacity (L): 75
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 129
    Maximum Power (kW): 95
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Code: G20
    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: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Chassis Cab
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Chassis Cab
    Platform Code: T1N
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Long

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 14300
    Front Overhang (in): 37
    Front Overhang (mm): 939
    Front Track (in): 64.8
    Front Track (mm): 1647
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.8
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 172
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 46.9
    Overall Height (in): 86.8
    Overall Height (mm): 2205
    Overall Length (in): 260.4
    Overall Length (mm): 6615
    Overall Width (in): 78.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1988
    Rear Overhang (in): 58.3
    Rear Overhang (mm): 1482
    Rear Track (in): 61.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1552
    Wheelbase (in): 158.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 4025

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

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

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1750
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3858
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 900
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1984
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 4490
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 9899
    Payload Allowance (kg): 2659
    Payload Allowance (lb): 5862
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1800
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3968
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 3200
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 7055

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: 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

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

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