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    Mercedes-Benz Vito Base (1998) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1998 Mercedes-Benz Vito Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz Vito is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Spain with prices starting at $32,900 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz Vito is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 95 kW of power (at 5300 rpm) and 180 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz Vito measures 1890mm (74.4 inches) in height, 4660mm (183.5 inches) in length, 1870mm (73.6 inches) in width with a 3000mm (118.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1570kg (3461.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Vito 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
    37.54 - 60.51 kW/t
    33.8 kW/t
    71.59 kW/t
    Price
    $29,950 - $33,950
    $21,400
    $46,760
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    1 year
    6 years

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    Dimensions

    4,660 mm
    1,870 mm
    1,890 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,660 mm
    Overall Width1,870 mm
    Overall Height1,890 mm
    Wheelbase3,000 mm
    Turning Circle11,100 mm
    Load Capacity1,135 mm

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    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 89.9
    Engine (cc): 1998
    Compression Ratio: 8.8
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 78.7
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Additional Fuel Types

    Fuel Types: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    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): 129
    Maximum Power (kW): 95
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 133
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Trailing Arm
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    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
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Panel Van
    Cab Type: Single Cab
    Local Body Type: Panel Van

    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): 173
    Cargo Volume (L): 4900
    Height (in): 54.7
    Height (mm): 1620
    Length (in): 90.6
    Length (mm): 2300
    Loading Floor Height (in): 20.7
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 526
    Standard Measurement: VDA
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 47.8
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1214
    Width (in): 63.8
    Width (mm): 1620

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11100
    Front Overhang (in): 31.9
    Front Overhang (mm): 809
    Front Track (in): 63.8
    Front Track (mm): 1620
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.4
    Overall Height (in): 74.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1890
    Overall Length (in): 183.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4660
    Overall Width (in): 73.6
    Overall Width (mm): 1870
    Rear Overhang (in): 33.5
    Rear Overhang (mm): 851
    Rear Track (in): 64.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1630
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.7
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12400
    Wheelbase (in): 118.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 3000

    Cargo Doors

    Driver Height (in): 50.4
    Driver Height (mm): 1280
    Driver Internal Handles: yes
    Driver Location: Driver
    Driver Operation: Sliding
    Driver Width (in): 38.2
    Driver Width (mm): 970
    Passenger Height (in): 50.4
    Passenger Height (mm): 1280
    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 38.2
    Passenger Width (mm): 970
    Rear Height (in): 50.3
    Rear Height (mm): 1277
    Rear Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
    Rear Width (in): 48.2
    Rear Width (mm): 1225

    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): 1420
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3131
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2866
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2705
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5964
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1135
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2502
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1570
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3461
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1330
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 2932

    Antenna

    Type: Telescopic

    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

    Load Area Side Covering

    Exposed Metal: Partial
    Type: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    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
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    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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