Electronic features include the COMAND electronics interface, Bluetooth, a navigation system, voice controls and a 15-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system with a six-CD/DVD changer, HD radio, satellite radio and an iPod interface. This excellent van features two great engines for you to enjoy, including an available 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, which delivers up to 188 horsepower and 258-lb-ft of torque. Newly fitted with standard active bolsters and massage functions this year, it affords a regal view over the SL's elongated hood, which shelters one of three astoundingly rapid and refined engines. For fuel economy, the Mercedes-Benz has a leg up on its Ford, GM and Nissan rivals thanks to its choice of diesel-powered engines. Now, rivals like the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster have followed suit. I say like the RS4 ! When you lift off the accelerator, there’s a muted crackle like a thousand ball bearings cascading over a wooden floor while the underlying bassy boom dies away with the fading engine revs. A look at the actual sales figures reveal that luxury car makers like BMW, Mercedes and Audi sell more diesel variants compared to their petrol counterparts. Although previous SLKs were not known for exemplary handling, Mercedes made the latest-generation car -- which debuted just last year -- more entertaining to drive on tight twisting roads.
But folks seeking more functionality will be able to opt for a five-door TDI Sportback next year. Later in the model year, the SL's infotainment screen will be available with SplitView, which can project completely different images to the driver and passenger at the same time. We spent some time in a 2019 Sprinter passenger van with the diesel V-6, which drove every bit as well as the pickup version and gave us a chance to better take in the new model’s interior and tech bits. The versatile Sprinter Transfer takes to the starting line with a comprehensive line-up. Adjusting the drivers seat in the Sprinter so I could see over the tow vehicle is essential, as it takes any surprise out of any manoeuvres the towing vehicle may make during the journey. It may be surprising the level of improvement you can get from a fairly easy insulation upgrade to your household. From where you sit, you may be able to glimpse a sliver of your neighborhood, with its trees, homes, and maybe a faint, distant skyline. This large cargo van isn't as well equipped as a typical Mercedes luxury sedan, but its interior is built to a similar standard, higher than expected for this workhorse class.
Equip a Sprinter to its tallest configuration with the optional high roof and someone as tall as 6 feet, 3 inches can walk completely upright inside the van. How much space does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Van have? Pricing for the gasoline models has been set at $34,985 for the cargo model, $42,485 for the crew model, and $44,185 for the passenger van. The Sprinter 2500 passenger van begins at just over $41,000 for the 144-inch wheelbase version. It’s a great system if you feel the need to have a van almost as competent as a smartphone. In addition, it will come with Ford's driver-assist technologies, such as pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection and lane-keeping system. Swivel passenger seat, upgraded sound system and head unit with drop down DVD player. Most of these were spent going up and down the motorway between Glasgow and Warrington (450 miles round trip) every weekend.
And the sheer driving 'experience' , no drive was just a trip , every journey was a joy. The road signs didn't point to exits toward other towns, but instead warned of possible run-ins with moose or bears, and let me know not to stop on specific parts of the highway unless I wanted to experience an avalanche up close. M3 just excels at the point your licence goes out the window. 2. FANS - two Fantastic Fans - turn both on, one flowing in and the other out for awesome airflow. Consumers who compare the two won’t realize they were made by the same company. In the cargo van, two bucket seats are standard. As before, you can choose from standard rear-wheel (RWD) or optional four-wheel drive (4WD). Payload capacity ranges from 2,941 to 3,341 pounds with the 144-inch wheelbase. For 2014, a new turbocharged four-cylinder and seven-speed transmission comprise the standard powertrain, while the larger diesel V6 engine and five-speed transmission become the optional upgrade.
