Tuesday 31 March 2020

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Review - AutoGuide.com

While Mercedes Benz is yet to announce pricing of 2019 GLA Class, expected base trim price is $35.000 approx. While the company is keen on deploying its autonomous driving assistance tech across the lineup- this model may not get them inbuilt. You may have to opt for Driver Assistance package. The test models of the upcoming GLA have appeared online and the model is heading close to the production version. The GLA45 AMG model will get a more powerful engine for sure but details remain unknown. Prolonged operation of these items will simply enlist an engine mounted alternator. The upcoming Mercedes Benz GLA will also receive a boost in luxury feature and safety departments. Even with the winds whipping us from the ocean, the Sprinter's Load-Adaptive Electronic Stability feature helped keep us in our lane and moving closer to our destination. The camper conversion doesn't increase the van's dimensions, it's the same size as the standard-wheelbase Metris, so the Weekender lives up to its name even in cities.


Well the details are a bit foggy, but a German businessman and racer Emil Jellinek was one of the first buyers of the beloved vehicles and his daughter's name was Mercedes. The 2019 Mercedes Benz GLA Is likely to get new and enhanced powertrain as well. The 2019 Mercedes Benz GLA will get plenty of safety features. The Buy Auto Parts brand Nitrogen Oxide NOx Sensors look, fit, and perform the same as the factory Mercedes Benz Nitrogen Oxide NOx Sensors. There is manual climate control air conditioning, and the knobs and dials - not to mention the general fit, finish and materials - all feel of an excellent, if hard wearing, standard. Forward vision is excellent, though, and the split side mirrors make lane changes a lot easier, too. The door apertures are accommodating, too, with the side opening spanning 1300mm wide by 1520mm high, and the rear doors offering an almost square opening of 1565mm wide and 1540mm high. It will sport new rear spoiler, tail lamps and bumpers. It will have support for Bluetooth and navigation. Our test vehicle had the standard 5.8-inch Audio 15 sound system with (brilliantly fast to re-connect) Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and the optional Becker Map Pilot satellite navigation system.


There could be standalone upgrade options like the premium audio system and the panoramic sunroof. The similarities with the bigger A Class are there. We are always ready to answer any questions about installation, tuning, or recommendations on what parts to purchase. We stock and supply genuine Mercedes Parts. For such a vehicle like the Z4, do inspect the electronic parts thoroughly and the top if its folds properly. Our test vehicle is the seven-speed automatic model, and the automatic is part of the reason the van drives so well. But there’s some aptness to the moniker, especially for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 CDI MWB (mid wheelbase) model, because it is surprisingly quick for a big box-moving bus. This MWB model isn’t the smallest version of the Sprinter range available - there’s a SWB (short wheelbase) model, and there are less powerful engines, too. This Sprinter did everything we asked of it and handled demands from our right foot with no complaint. For those concerned about the fuel consumption - as you would be, if you’re a business buyer - the Sprinter used an average of 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres on our test, which included freeway, urban and commuting, predominantly without much weight on board.


The cargo space is just average but that is the case with most segment rivals. There are dual overhead folder holders with large sun-visors (but no vanity mirrors), a clever little document clip below the media screen, and excellent dash-top storage with enough space for clipboards and devices, with a USB and auxiliary jack on the driver’s side. The Sprinter comes standard with a single sliding side door and barn doors at the rear, the latter of which open up to 270 degrees - very handy for fork-loading. Where it does feels its size is when you need to reverse the thing: look over your shoulder and the big, solid side panels make reversing out of driveways particularly hard, and the high-mount rear-view camera looks down rather than out, meaning you’ll struggle to see what’s behind you as you back out. You can option a bulkhead to separate the occupant area from the back if you need to, and the front cabin is a nicely thought out area. If you need to tow, the Sprinter has a braked capacity of 2000kg, or 750kg for a non-braked trailer. Mercedes say this guarantees to deliver plenty of traction without the need for a traditional manual differential lock.