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    1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

    New from

    $34,950 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a Van Over 3.5t offered in both Single Panel Van and Single Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $34,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $46,500 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Sprinter available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.9L turbo diesel direct injection (90kW/280Nm) and 2.3L diesel indirect injection (58kW/152Nm). All variants feature 5-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 1998 Sprinter is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    28.36 - 57.51 kW/t
    28.36 kW/t
    57.51 kW/t
    Price
    $34,950 - $46,500
    $34,950
    $64,015
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 7 years
    2 years
    4 years

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    All Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$72,637$123,744
    2024$66,762$121,288
    2023$65,839$111,648
    2022$60,323$99,962
    2021$50,466$96,527
    *excl. on-roads
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    1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Side Step Location: Side
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Argent
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Material: Plastic
      • Rear Colour: Argent
      • Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Material: Plastic
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 42.45
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 9100
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 321.4
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 64.3
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1736
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 128.5
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 3265
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 26.2
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 665
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Vda
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 68.3
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1736
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 50
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1270
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 34.7
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 39.6
      • Front Overhang (mm): 882
      • Front Track (mm): 1647
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Overall Height (mm): 2390
      • Overall Length (mm): 5585
      • Overall Width (mm): 1994
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1005
      • Rear Track (mm): 1552
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3550
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1520
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 59.8
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1045
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 41.1
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1540
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 60.6
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1560
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 61.4
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89
      • Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
      • Compression Ratio: 19.5
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.9
      • Engine (cc): 2874
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Intercooler Compressor
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 92.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 76
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 280
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 207
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.375
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1750
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3858
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 4490
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 2370
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2120
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 3200
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Axle Dual Wheel
      • Rear Wheels Axle Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Dimensions

    2390mm
    1994mm
    5585mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252000Kg3500Kg
    20242000Kg3500Kg
    20232000Kg3500Kg
    20222000Kg3500Kg
    20212000Kg3500Kg
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    1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz Sprinter FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Base that starts from $34,950.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Base that starts from $46,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Base which measures 1994mm wide, 6535mm in length and sits 2605mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Base which has 90kW of power from its 2.9L Turbo Diesel Direct Injection engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Base which weighs 4490 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter uses Diesel.