2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

    New from

    $48,190 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 200,000 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 None Panel Van, Single Cab Chassis and Double Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $48,190 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $86,790 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Sprinter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2010.

    Engine options include 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (120kW/360Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/440Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2012 Sprinter is offered with a 3 year, 200,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    40.86 - 66.67 kW/t
    35.96 kW/t
    66.67 kW/t
    Price
    $48,190 - $94,460
    $35,990
    $94,460
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    200,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 7 years
    2 years
    4 years

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$53,690
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$56,480
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$56,480
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$57,190
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$59,980
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$59,980
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$63,190
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$65,980
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$65,980
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$54,190
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$56,690
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$48,190
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$50,490
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$53,990
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$81,970
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$79,180
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$59,690
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$86,790
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$64,980
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$77,180
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$74,680
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$55,190
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$52,690
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$59,690
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$59,980
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$59,980
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$63,480
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$63,480
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$69,480
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$69,480
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$60,480
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$60,480
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$58,690
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$53,280
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$53,280
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$56,780
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$56,780
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$62,480
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$62,480
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$61,190
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$55,680
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$58,470
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$58,470
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$60,180
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$62,970
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$62,970
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$66,180
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$68,970
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$68,970
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$52,480
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$56,980
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$62,680
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$61,970
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$61,970
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$66,470
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$66,470
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$72,470
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$72,470
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$55,270
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$55,270
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$59,770
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$59,770
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$65,470
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$65,470
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$50,690
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$52,690
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$55,190
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$48,490
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$51,280
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$51,280
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$57,950
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$60,740
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$60,740
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$59,940
    2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$62,730
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$62,730
    2.1L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$61,450
    *excl. on-roads

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Ncv3
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Medium
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 58.54
    • Cargo area
      • Bulkhead Solid Type: Solid
      • Bulkhead Solid Window
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 9000
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 317.8
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 65.0
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1780
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 128.5
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 3265
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 26.3
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 668
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 70.1
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1780
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 53.1
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1350
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 48.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13600
      • Overall Height (mm): 2415
      • Overall Length (mm): 5910
      • Overall Width (mm): 1993
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1240
      • Rear Track (mm): 1565
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3665
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1520
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 59.8
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1300
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 51.2
      • 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): 1565
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 61.6
    • 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
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Wood
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 163
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 120
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 30000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Heavy Duty
      • 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
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Driver Third Row Window Location: Driver
      • Driver Third Row Window Type: Fixed
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Passenger Third Row Window Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Third Row Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Fixed
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Fixed
      • Tinted Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Tinted Glass Side Location: Side
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 200000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 200000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 200000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 200000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1650
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3638
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3550
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2050
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2250
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 115
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 115
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
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    2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Dimensions

    2415mm
    1993mm
    5910mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Towing Capacity

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers a 3 year 200,000 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 $48,190.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Base that starts from $86,790.

    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 1993mm wide, 7345mm in length and sits 2935mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Base which has 140kW of power from its 3.0L 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 5000 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter uses Diesel.

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