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2.1L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4
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Base
Overview
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base is a four-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 $67,625 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is powered by a 2.1L 4-cylinder engine that has 95 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 90L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter measures 2440mm (96.1 inches) in height, 5640mm (222.0 inches) in length, 1933mm (76.1 inches) in width with a 3550mm (139.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2018kg (4448.9 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.
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base has a 193mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
29.34 - 63.57 kW/t
29.34 kW/t
63.57 kW/t
Price
$34,965 - $74,295
$34,965
$74,295
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
180,000 km
Years on Sale
2 - 8 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,550 - 5,990 kg
3,510 kg
5,990 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 - 4,000 kg
2,000 kg
4,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
172 - 193 mm
172 mm
193 mm
Payload Capacity
1,481 - 3,728 kg
1,480 kg
3,728 kg
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Dimensions
5,640 mm
1,933 mm
2,440 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,640 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,933 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,550 mm |
| Turning Circle | 15,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,532 mm |
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Auxiliary Power Take Off
Engine Location: Engine
Transmission Location: Transmission
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Bore Engine: 88
Engine (cc): 2148
Compression Ratio: 18
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: MQ5
Engine (L): 2.1
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 88.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
Main Capacity (L): 90
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
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Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 129
Maximum Power (kW): 95
Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
Differential Lock
Location: Centre
Drive
Assisted Four-Wheel Drive Selection: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Selectable While Driving: yes
Selection: Manual
Speed Limited Manual Only: yes
Dual Range Transmission
4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Code: G20
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
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: Strut
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
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Medium
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Step
Step Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Material: Plastic
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 321.4
Cargo Volume (L): 9100
Height (in): 64.3
Height (mm): 1736
Length (in): 128.5
Length (mm): 3265
Loading Floor Height (in): 29.5
Loading Floor Height (mm): 750
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): 15100
Front Overhang (in): 37
Front Overhang (mm): 939
Front Track (in): 65
Front Track (mm): 1652
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 193
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 49.5
Overall Height (in): 96.1
Overall Height (mm): 2440
Overall Length (in): 222
Overall Length (mm): 5640
Overall Width (in): 76.1
Overall Width (mm): 1933
Rear Overhang (in): 45.2
Rear Overhang (mm): 1149
Rear Track (in): 64.8
Rear Track (mm): 1646
Wheelbase (in): 139.8
Wheelbase (mm): 3550
Cargo Doors
Driver Height (in): 59.8
Driver Height (mm): 1520
Driver Internal Handles: yes
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Opening Angle: 0
Driver Operation: Sliding
Driver Width (in): 41.1
Driver Width (mm): 1045
Passenger Height (in): 59.8
Passenger Height (mm): 1520
Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Opening Angle: 0
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 41.1
Passenger Width (mm): 1045
Rear Height (in): 60.6
Rear Height (mm): 1540
Rear Internal Handles: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 180
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 61.4
Rear Width (mm): 1560
Doors
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Multi Coat: yes
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Foam/Plastic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Fourth Row Windows
Window Location: Driver
Driver Fourth Row Window Type: Fixed
Window Location: Passenger
Passenger Fourth Row Window Type: Fixed
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Third Row Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
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): 3550
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7826
Payload Allowance (kg): 1532
Payload Allowance (lb): 3377
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2018
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4449
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2240
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4938
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
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
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
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
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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