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2.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD
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$42,500â€
Base
Overview
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van 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 $42,500 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 2570mm (101.2 inches) in height, 6535mm (257.3 inches) in length, 1933mm (76.1 inches) in width with a 4025mm (158.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2025kg (4464.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sprinter Base comes standard with 225/70 R15 front tyres and 225/70 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
6,535 mm
1,933 mm
2,570 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 6,535 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,933 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 4,025 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,525 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
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 92.4
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Diesel
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 20.1
Main Capacity (L): 76
Main Type: Total
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Clock
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 122
Maximum Power (kW): 90
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 207
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: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Step
Step Location: Rear
Step Location: Side
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Argent
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
Rear Bumper Colour: Argent
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Material: Plastic
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 473.2
Cargo Volume (L): 13400
Height (in): 73
Height (mm): 1736
Length (in): 165.9
Length (mm): 4215
Loading Floor Height (in): 26.2
Loading Floor Height (mm): 665
Standard Measurement: VDA
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 50
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1270
Width (in): 68.3
Width (mm): 1736
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12300
Front Overhang (in): 34.7
Front Overhang (mm): 882
Front Track (in): 64.5
Front Track (mm): 1638
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 40.4
Overall Height (in): 101.2
Overall Height (mm): 2570
Overall Length (in): 257.3
Overall Length (mm): 6535
Overall Width (in): 76.1
Overall Width (mm): 1933
Rear Overhang (in): 58.3
Rear Overhang (mm): 1480
Rear Track (in): 73.4
Rear Track (mm): 1864
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 46.9
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 14300
Wheelbase (in): 158.5
Wheelbase (mm): 4025
Cargo Doors
Passenger Height (in): 59.8
Passenger Height (mm): 1520
Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 41.1
Passenger Width (mm): 1045
Rear Height (in): 69.9
Rear Height (mm): 1775
Rear Internal Handles: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 61.4
Rear Width (mm): 1560
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
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
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1600
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3527
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): 3550
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7826
Payload Allowance (kg): 1525
Payload Allowance (lb): 3362
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2025
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4464
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2240
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4938
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
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 Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
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