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2.1L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD
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Base
Overview
The 2001 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 $32,720 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz Vito is powered by a 2.1L 4-cylinder engine that has 60 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 78L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz Vito measures 1890mm (74.4 inches) in height, 4660mm (183.5 inches) in length, 1880mm (74.0 inches) in width with a 3000mm (118.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1642kg (3620.0 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.
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito Base has a 150mm ground clearance with a 1300kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
36.54 - 58.25 kW/t
36.54 kW/t
59.65 kW/t
Price
$30,875 - $41,025
$27,990
$42,080
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
60,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
2 years
1 year
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,705 kg
2,705 kg
3,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,300 kg
1,300 kg
2,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
150 mm
150 mm
Payload Capacity
1,057 - 1,074 kg
995 kg
1,852 kg
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Dimensions
4,660 mm
1,880 mm
1,890 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,660 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,880 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,063 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz Vito Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Bore Engine: 88
Engine (cc): 2148
Compression Ratio: 19
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Mq3+Mf8
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: 20.6
Main Capacity (L): 78
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 82
Maximum Power (kW): 60
Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Code: Gto28-5
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: 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
Front Covers: Partial
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Rear Covers: Partial
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
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: Vito
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
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): 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
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
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): 74
Overall Width (mm): 1880
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 Opening Angle: 0
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 Opening Angle: 0
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 Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
Rear Width (in): 48.2
Rear Width (mm): 1225
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
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
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
Third Row Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Hinged
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
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): 1063
Payload Allowance (lb): 2344
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1642
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3620
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1330
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 2932
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
Load Area: Wood
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 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 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
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Audio Media Storage Unit
CDs Type: Discs
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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