The 616 is only available in chassis cab form but is one of the few 'vans' that manages to bridge the gap between LCV and light truck. Splitting the difference between the two vans is Mercedes-Benz's unique crew van configuration. Interior panelling, flooring as well as diverse heating and air conditioning variants enable ideal configuration for individual applications. Additional standard-fit features to reduce fuel consumption and with that CO2 emissions include Alternator Management Plus, an electrically controlled fuel pump, tyres with reduced rolling resistance and, for air conditioning systems, a refrigerant compressor with magnetic clutch. Apart from the air suspension for the rear axle, the numerous variants of springs, shock absorbers and stabilisers for the fine-tuning of the chassis and suspension are also worthy of attention. It is available as a panel van or crewbus, as a chassis with cab or crewcab, as a chassis with cab base, as a low-frame chassis, with single or twin tyres and additionally with super single tyres on the rear axle.
These features are complemented by a low-friction rear axle, the ECO Gear six-speed transmission and lowering of the vehicle by 30 mm (panel van and crewbus). Mold is dangerous for the van and unhealthy for your employees. This package requires the 105 kW (143 hp) engine variant and a maximum permissible gross vehicle weight of 3.5 t. The V6 CDI couples outstanding performance with smooth running to a standard which is unsurpassed in this vehicle class. This sophisticated technology is instrumental to the engines' high performance. At the TecForum Sprinter 2016, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a selection from the available range, focusing on the Sprinter with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 5.5 t - the proportion of body and conversion solutions is particularly high in this weight class. Apart from being a byword for vans with a permissible gross vehicle weight of around 3.5 t, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter also boasts exceptional versatility - much to the benefit of body and conversion specialists. One in two Sprinter vans is provided with a body or conversion solution produced by specialists - this is where the Mercedes-Benz Vans Bodybuilder Centre and its specialists for the various sectors come in. For highly demanded product solutions, vehicles are available from Mercedes-Benz Vans by way of single-source, single-invoice transactions.
BlueTec offers some of the lowest emissions and highest fuel economy of any vehicles. The diesel engines complying with emissions level Euro 6/VI cover an output range from 84 kW (114 hp) to 140 kW (190 hp). The light and maintenance-free MAN PM-KAT® with cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) fulfills the Euro 4 emission standard and operates without any additive. Common-rail injection technology operates at an injection pressure of max. The double overhead camshaft operates a total of 16 intake and exhaust valves and is driven by a combination of gearwheels and a short chain. This is a technical gem among the diesel engines, with an aluminium crankcase, balancer shaft and four overhead camshafts. SCR is the most efficient emission control system for diesel engines. A combination of exhaust gas recirculation with two-stage cooling, SCR technology (Selective Catalytic Reduction) with AdBlue injection and a particulate filter ensures that exhaust emissions are kept to a minimum. In the downstream SCR catalytic converter nitrous gases and ammonia turn to water and nitrogen (harmless elements of the environment) in a chemical and catalytic reaction.
The heat in the exhaust gas flow converts the synthetic urea contained in AdBlue into ammonia. It is based on injection of aqueous AdBlue solution into the exhaust gas. In 1897, Maybach - resourceful as ever - came up with a solution. Three wheelbases providing the basis for four length variants, three different roof heights, a gross vehicle weight ranging from 3 t to 5.5 t - the Sprinter covers a broad spectrum. In between these two ranges, vehicle manufacturers are able to choose which measuring method they wish to apply. Cargo models now have sitting for two to three beforehand as well as a empty hull in rear for transporting or upfitting, even though Sprinter crew vans have chairs for 5 but still a minimum of 220.1 cubic toes of cargo volume level. A Lanchester balancer with two counter-rotating shafts, the rear-mounted camshaft drive and a two-mass flywheel contribute to the engines' smooth running characteristics.
