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    Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base (2008) price & specs

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    3L Diesel2D Chassis Cab5 SP AUTOMATICRWD
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    Overview

    The 2008 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 $74,470 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter measures 2385mm (93.9 inches) in height, 6845mm (269.5 inches) in length, 1990mm (78.3 inches) in width with a 4325mm (170.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2040kg (4497.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sprinter Base comes standard with 195/75 R16 front tyres and 195/75 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 200,000 km warranty.

    The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base has a 174mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    32.26 - 66.18 kW/t
    32.26 kW/t
    66.18 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.8 - 11.1 L/100km
    7.5 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    200,000 km
    100,000 km
    200,000 km
    Years on Sale
    2 - 8 years
    5 years
    9 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,000 - 5,000 kg
    3,000 kg
    5,000 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    2,000 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    172 - 198 mm
    172 mm
    198 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,125 - 3,030 kg
    1,125 kg
    3,030 kg

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    Dimensions

    6,845 mm
    1,990 mm
    2,385 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length6,845 mm
    Overall Width1,990 mm
    Overall Height2,385 mm
    Wheelbase4,325 mm
    Turning Circle14,600 mm
    Load Capacity2,960 mm

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    Base

    3L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Chassis Cab, Diesel, RWD

    $74,470†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 83
    Engine (cc): 2987
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine Code: Mc 4
    Engine (L): 3
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 92

    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

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 184
    Maximum Power (kW): 135
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

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

    Steering Wheel

    Multi Function: yes

    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

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Partial
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    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: Ncv3
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Long

    Bumpers

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

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 14600
    Front Overhang (in): 39.5
    Front Overhang (mm): 1004
    Front Track (in): 67.2
    Front Track (mm): 1708
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 174
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 47.9
    Overall Height (in): 93.9
    Overall Height (mm): 2385
    Overall Length (in): 269.5
    Overall Length (mm): 6845
    Overall Width (in): 78.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1990
    Rear Overhang (in): 53.1
    Rear Overhang (mm): 1350
    Rear Track (in): 59.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1521
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 51.2
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 15600
    Wheelbase (in): 170.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 4325

    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

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1850
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 4079
    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): 5000
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 11023
    Payload Allowance (kg): 2960
    Payload Allowance (lb): 6526
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2040
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4497
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 3500
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 7716

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    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: Pop Out

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † 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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