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    Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base (2003) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Cargo Van 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 $45,900 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is powered by a 2.1L 4-cylinder engine that has 60 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 1400 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter measures 2360mm (92.9 inches) in height, 4890mm (192.5 inches) in length, 1933mm (76.1 inches) in width with a 3000mm (118.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1875kg (4133.7 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.

    The 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base has a 189mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg 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

    4,890 mm
    1,933 mm
    2,360 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,890 mm
    Overall Width1,933 mm
    Overall Height2,360 mm
    Wheelbase3,000 mm
    Turning Circle11,200 mm
    Load Capacity925 mm

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    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cargo Van, Diesel, RWD

    $45,900†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 88
    Engine (cc): 2148
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: MQ3
    Engine (L): 2.1
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 88.4
    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): 82
    Maximum Power (kW): 60
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Code: G20
    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    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: Cargo Van
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Cargo Van
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 247.2
    Cargo Volume (L): 7000
    Height (in): 64.3
    Height (mm): 1633
    Length (in): 99
    Length (mm): 2515
    Loading Floor Height (in): 25.8
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 655
    Standard Measurement: VDA
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 50
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1270
    Width (in): 64.8
    Width (mm): 1646

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
    Front Overhang (in): 37
    Front Overhang (mm): 939
    Front Track (in): 65
    Front Track (mm): 1652
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.4
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 189
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
    Overall Height (in): 92.9
    Overall Height (mm): 2360
    Overall Length (in): 192.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4890
    Overall Width (in): 76.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1933
    Rear Overhang (in): 37.4
    Rear Overhang (mm): 950
    Rear Track (in): 64.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1646
    Wheelbase (in): 118.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 3000

    Cargo Doors

    Passenger Height (in): 59.8
    Passenger Height (mm): 1520
    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Opening Angle: 0
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 41.1
    Passenger Width (mm): 1045
    Rear Height (in): 60.6
    Rear Height (mm): 1540
    Rear Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 180
    Rear Operation: Double-Hinged
    Rear Width (in): 61.4
    Rear Width (mm): 1560

    Doors

    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding

    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): 1460
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3219
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2800
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6173
    Payload Allowance (kg): 925
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2039
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1875
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4134
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1700
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3748

    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: Driver

    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

    † 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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