2003 Mercedes-Benz Vito

    New from

    $30,875 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Mercedes-Benz Vito

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz Vito is a Van Under 3.5t offered in a Single Panel Van body style. Available in Australia from $30,875 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $41,025 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Vito available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (90kW/300Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (95kW/186Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2001 Vito is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    2003 Mercedes-Benz Vito Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Material: Plastic
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Material: Plastic
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 54.61
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 4900
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 173
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 54.7
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1620
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 90.6
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 2300
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 20.7
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 526
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Vda
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 63.8
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1620
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 47.8
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1214
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 31.9
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 33.5
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.7
      • Front Overhang (mm): 809
      • Front Track (mm): 1620
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11100
      • Overall Height (mm): 1890
      • Overall Length (mm): 4660
      • Overall Width (mm): 1880
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 851
      • Rear Track (mm): 1630
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12400
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3000
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Height (mm): 1280
      • Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 50.4
      • Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Driver Width (mm): 970
      • Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 38.2
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1280
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 50.4
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 970
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 38.2
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1277
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 50.3
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1225
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 48.2
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 88
      • Compression Ratio: 19
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.1
      • Engine (cc): 2148
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 78
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.947
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • 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: Externally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1420
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3131
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2705
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1057
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1648
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1330
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito Dimensions

    1890mm
    1880mm
    4660mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2003 Mercedes-Benz Vito Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz Vito?

    The Mercedes-Benz Vito offers a 3 year 100,000 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 Vito FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz Vito is the Base that starts from $30,875.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz Vito is the Base that starts from $41,025.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz Vito is offered by the Base which can tow 1300 kg

    The largest Mercedes-Benz Vito is the Base which measures 1880mm wide, 4660mm in length and sits 1890mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz Vito is the Base which has 95kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz Vito is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz Vito is the Base which weighs 2705 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz Vito may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.