Sprinter – Automobiles Review

Brabus Business Lounge Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Brabus has unveiled their latest project based on the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with long wheelbase and high roof. The huge VAN has received an attractive exterior upgrade as well as an exclusive multimedia equipment

The exterior boasts a new front bumper with integrated LED DRLs and a set of 8.0J x 18” Monoblock wheels fitted with high-performance Continental tires of size 255/55 R18. Other highlights include two Brabus exhaust pipes with hallmark design for sportier appearance.

The interior is simply fantastic – fine leather passenger compartment with four business seats in a face-to-face arrangement and an additional third row of seats. The innovative communications concept of the vehicle integrates the passengers’ notebook or tablet computers into the media center of the vehicle independent of the technical platform.

In addition, all four seats offer welcome amenities such as lumbar support, massage function, heating, ventilation, and are power-adjustable with three-position memory function.

The third row of seats faces forward and consists of two individual seats with folding backrest. For times when more space for luggage or other items is needed, the seats can be removed.

The genuine-wood floor is designed as a veneer without tongue and groove. There is also a new air conditioning system designed by German OEM Eberspächer. It has a heating output of 10 kW and a cooling output of 13 kW.

There are 5” displays fitted at each seat in the cabin, eliminating the need for conventional switches in the passenger compartment. There is also an enormous 42” Full HD LCD screen integrated into the bulkhead behind the driver’s cab. For passengers seated in the two rear-facing seats there is a 10” display integrated into the center console between these two seats.

The sound is reproduced with superb brilliance by a Dolby surround sound system with an output of 1,200 watts and loudspeakers tailored specifically to the van’s interior.

Source: Brabus

August 27, 2014

Hartmann Tuning Work on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Hartmann Tuning Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319 CDI has been enhanced with tuner’s VANSPORTS styling-programm. The result is that the customization specialists have turned it into unique service vehicle. This red and racey looking Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has received new spoilers at the front and the rear, sideskirts and lowering springs. There are also painted mirror caps and tinted tail lights which contribute even more to this van’s outstanding appearance.

Being a fast service vehicle, the tuners decided to equip it with right sport wheels. As a consequence, the Sprinter received black glossy finished VEST-3-rims in the size of 9 x 20 inches. The wheels are part of the large VANSPORTS wheel-program and are coupled with Pirelli P-Zeo Nero tyres in the dimensions of 265/45 R20).

The optimal deceleration of the Mercedes vehicle is ensured by the high performance braking system with its six-pistons brake calipers and perforated discs. After the work on the exterior, the specialists at Hartmann Tuning continued with the modifications throughout the interior.

They added some attractive VANSPORTS accessories such as leather steering wheel, leather shift levers, pedal covers, genuine carbon decoration and chrome door sill plates. There were also included Singler leather seats in both first and second row. The special rail system on the soil guarantees variable seating arrangements. At last to be mentioned are the folding table and the installed Sortimo van racking system.

Source: Hartmann Tuning

August 26, 2014

Hartmann Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319 CDI

Hartmann Tuning has unveiled their latest project based on a facelifted Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319 CDI. The tuning specialists has reworked the big vehicle almost entirely. Hartmann Sprinter comes with complete body kit, new wheels and improved interior.

The exterior boasts a new front and rear bumpers as well as a pair of redesigned side skirts and a new set of fog lights. There is also a nice “red and racy paint” finish and huge alloy wheels – 9J x 20” Zaro fitted with 265/45 R20 tires.

The interior features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, carbon fiber applications and chromed sill plates. Other upgrades include a leather shift knob, leather upholstery with red stitching, as well as an Alcantara trim on the doors.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319 CDI is powered by a 3.0 liter DOHC V6 diesel with 184HP (135 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. Although, the big van is not quite fast, it can embarrass a lot of everyday small city cars. If, the 319 CDI gets and ECU re-map, it will easily develop over 220HP (162 kW) and 500Nm (370 lb-ft) of torque.

The first generation Sprinter was launched back in 1995 to replace the famous but outdated Mercedes-Benz TN, which was on the market since 1977. The Sprinter immediately became best-seller and was voted International Van of the Year for 1995. The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter comes with super-efficient and powerful engines, a lot of extras and ever AWD system.

Source: Hartmann

April 9, 2014

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Caravan Concept – Safer, Cleaner, More Comfortable and Striking

Mercedes-Benz will be showcasing the new Sprinter Caravan Concept at the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf from 31^st August to 8^th September. The special Sprinter is now even safer, cleaner, more comfortable and more striking.

The exterior boasts tenorite grey metallic, high-roof and a cutaway section revealing a living area with front seats turned around and a spacious side-facing bench seat – which can be pulled out to form a double bed – a kitchen to the left of the opening and a bathroom with integrated wardrobe fitted in transverse position in the rear.

The cut-away model is fitted with furniture featuring a hard-wearing HPL coating in high-gloss white, grey laminate flooring, and seats featuring white genuine automobile leather from Mercedes-Benz. This combination lends the interior the elegant character of a yacht. Side walls and ceiling are covered in Alcantara, with LED lighting throughout. On the outside, the Sprinter sports the new tenorite grey metallic paint finish.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

August 30, 2013

2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The new 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is ready to hit the market. The vehicle is put on tough, practical testing, which focuses on the key customer requirements of safety, economy and comfort.

Some of the innovations include a 7-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. So, the new Sprinter is the first van in the world to be available with it. The fuel consumption is reduced even further by the BlueEFFICIENCY package and a higher axle ratio. Other very important technology is the standard fitted ESP – stability control program.

Like all new components of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, these new features have to demonstrate their ability to withstand extreme testing in unforgiving conditions near the Arctic Circle.
The testing program includes starting and running at minus 30 degrees Celsius and even lower. Everything is tested, from the cold-start of the engine equipped with the BlueEFFICIENCY package through the new 7-speed automatic gearbox and other control systems. Their sensors have to be tuned with absolute precision to ensure that the systems are always ready to intervene with corrective measures – regardless of how hostile the operating conditions may be.

The fuel consumption is one of the most important features for the working vehicles. So the new Sprinter can be equipped with BlueEFFICIENCY package, which cuts it with 0.5 liters per 100 km. It comprises of the ECO start/stop function, tyres with reduced rolling resistance, the ECO power steering pump, alternator management and an electrically controlled fuel pump. The result is excellent – 7.4 liters per 100 km.

Stay tuned for full specs and prices.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

March 14, 2012

Mercedes Sprinter Brilliant Van

Here is a special edition of Mercedes-Benz Sprint, which is tuned according to the taste of an American businessman. The vehicle is prepared by Brilliant Transportation, which was founded last year to provide luxurious and comfortable transportation to a host of clients.

The exterior of the tuned Sprint is not something amazing, but the real deal is inside the vehicle. It boasts hardwood floors, large leather seats, refrigerators, stowaway desks for working on and built-in cabinets for storage. On the top of this, Brilliant Van comes with not one, but two 32” flat-screen TVS with satellite Direct TV service, 3G WiFi, color printers and a conference-call system.

Moreover, the Brilliant Van has a maximum range of 644 km (400 miles), which is more than enough.

Check out the interior pictures!

Source: Mercedes-Benz USA

March 29, 2011

Daimler AG invests in expansion of Sprinter production

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter introduced to the market in spring 2006 has been outstandingly well received by customers. To better satisfy the persisting high demand for the vans manufactured in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde, the Board of Management of Daimler AG has decided to invest a total of 177 million euros in the two German van-making facilities. (more…)

June 16, 2008

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