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Base
2.9L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
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$41,500†
Base
Overview
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $41,500 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is powered by a 2.9L 5-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 76L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter measures 2170mm (85.4 inches) in height, 6560mm (258.3 inches) in length, 1988mm (78.3 inches) in width with a 4025mm (158.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1775kg (3913.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sprinter Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 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
2 - 8 years
1 year
5 years
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Dimensions
6,560 mm
1,988 mm
2,170 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 6,560 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,988 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 4,025 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 2,715 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: Diesel
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Intercooler Compressor: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 89
Engine (cc): 2874
Compression Ratio: 19.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.9
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 92.4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 20.1
Main Capacity (L): 76
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 122
Maximum Power (kW): 90
Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Leaf
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Rear Axle Location: 1
Rear Axle Dual Wheel: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Long
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Argent
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Material: Metal
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12300
Front Overhang (in): 34.7
Front Overhang (mm): 882
Front Track (in): 64.8
Front Track (mm): 1647
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 40.4
Overall Height (in): 85.4
Overall Height (mm): 2170
Overall Length (in): 258.3
Overall Length (mm): 6560
Overall Width (in): 78.3
Overall Width (mm): 1988
Rear Overhang (in): 58.3
Rear Overhang (mm): 1482
Rear Track (in): 61.1
Rear Track (mm): 1552
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 46.9
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 14300
Wheelbase (in): 158.5
Wheelbase (mm): 4025
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1750
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3858
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): 4490
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 9899
Payload Allowance (kg): 2715
Payload Allowance (lb): 5986
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1775
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3913
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 3200
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 7055
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
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
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
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