Euro VI world first for new Sprinter van

4th July 2013

The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be the world’s first van to meet the future Euro VI emissions standard when it goes on sale in September. 

Euro VI drastically reduces emission limits for nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulate mass.  The Sprinter achieves the strict limits with the help of its BlueTEC engine and SCR technology that injects AdBlue into the exhaust gas – technology that has already proven its worth in more than 100,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

The performance of the Sprinter’s diesel engines remains unchanged, encompassing four and six-cylinder units from 95hp (70kW) to 190hp (140kW).  A supercharged naturalgas engine is also available, generating 156hp (115kW). 

Power is transmitted by either an ECO-Gear six-speed manual or 7G-TRONIC PLUS seven-speed automatic transmission with lock-up clutch, which is the only system of its kind to be found in a van.

The combination of highly-efficient diesel engines, optimised powertrain, longer axle ratio, ancillary components and the BlueEFFICIENCY PLUS package reduces fuel consumption to a minimum of 44.4 mpg, making Sprinter the most efficient van in its class.  It also comes with the ASSYST maintenance calculation system as standard, and maintenance intervals have been extended to up to 37,000 miles.

The new Sprinter’s appearance has been substantially enhanced and made more striking, and handling has also been improved.

In addition, five new driver assistance systems – including several van firsts – will help reduce the number of accidents even further.  For instance Crosswind Assist, which is fitted as standard, and Collision Prevention Assist and Blind Spot Assist, which are both optional, all celebrate a world debut.  Other new features include Highbeam Assist and Lane Keeping Assist.

Customers can order the new Sprinter this month.  Deliveries will start in September.