Four in a row for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
31st May 2011
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van took top honours in the 2011 Fleet World Honours automotive awards, triumphing for the fourth consecutive year.
“Sprinter was the first to offer an automatic engine stop/start system on a van, helping to reduce fuel consumption in urban traffic for a 
modest option price,” Van Fleet World editor John Kendall said. “Mercedes was also among the first to introduce Euro-5 compliant diesel engines for the Sprinter, helping to take a lead in reducing emissions. Similarly, it was one of the first vans to be fitted with ESP electronic stability control and a front bulkhead as standard, helping to improve safety.
“The largest Sprinter van offers 17m3 of load space, but it’s hard to believe you’re driving such a large vehicle, such is the standard of road holding, handling and ride comfort, combined with low noise levels. It’s hardly surprising it has become so popular – both as a van and a conversion.”
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is recognised as the van industry benchmark for reliability, safety, driver appeal and overall running costs, while its excellent fuel economy and low exhaust emissions – and the presence in the range of the petrol/gas hybrid Sprinter NGT version – make it a winner with environmentally-conscious operators too.