2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

    New from

    $32,808 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 28, 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 $32,808 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $51,985 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Sprinter available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (60kW/200Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (60kW/200Nm) and 2.7L turbo diesel common rail (115kW/330Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2001 Sprinter is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    29.34 - 58.43 kW/t
    29.34 kW/t
    71.81 kW/t
    Price
    $32,808 - $51,985
    $28,400
    $51,985
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 7 years
    2 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,550 - 5,990 kg
    2,880 kg
    5,990 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    2,000 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    172 - 189 mm
    172 mm
    189 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,505 - 3,728 kg
    1,268 kg
    3,728 kg

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    2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$40,177
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$41,251
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$47,295
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$49,010
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$43,461
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$44,390
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$40,588
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$41,870
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$44,230
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$45,636
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$47,774
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$48,740
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$44,102
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$45,200
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$39,629
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$41,060
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$50,169
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$51,985
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$45,378
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$46,820
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$43,068
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$44,700
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$45,942
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$47,675
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$35,402
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$36,750
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$35,950
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$36,941
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$36,361
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$37,560
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$41,151
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$42,510
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$39,234
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$40,080
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$40,003
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$41,326
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$39,875
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$40,890
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$43,547
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$44,430
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,808
    2.1L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$33,792
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$37,035
    2.1L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$38,102
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$51,516
    *excl. on-roads

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    2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • 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
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Material: Plastic
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Material: Plastic
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 30.6
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
    • 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): 25.8
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 655
      • 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): 37
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 45.2
      • Front Overhang (mm): 939
      • Front Track (mm): 1652
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 189
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12800
      • Overall Height (mm): 2350
      • Overall Length (mm): 5640
      • Overall Width (mm): 1933
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1149
      • Rear Track (mm): 1646
      • 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 Opening Angle: 180
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1560
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 61.4
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 88
      • Compression Ratio: 18
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2150
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 82
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 60
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • 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 Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • 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: 5.286
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • 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): 1600
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3527
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3550
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1589
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1961
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2240
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Dimensions

    2350mm
    1933mm
    5640mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2001 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 $32,808.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Base that starts from $51,985.

    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, 6590mm in length and sits 2610mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Base which has 115kW of power from its 2.7L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

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

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Base which weighs 5990 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter uses Diesel.