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2.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD
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$29,950â€
Base
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 $29,950 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz Vito is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 58 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 152 Nm of torque (at 2300 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual 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 1545kg (3406.1 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
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,660 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,870 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,160 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz Vito Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: Diesel
Engine
Bore Engine: 89
Engine (cc): 2299
Compression Ratio: 22
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.3
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Transverse
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 Indirect Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 79
Maximum Power (kW): 58
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 112
Maximum Torque (Nm): 152
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2300
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
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: 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): 1160
Payload Allowance (lb): 2557
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1545
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3406
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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