Here there are transverse joints at regular intervals, and when the vehicle speed is increased they cause higher-frequency agitation. All Brabus powertrain components are operated exclusively with ARAL high-performance lubricants. With the business version of the Brabus SV12 R Brabus presents the world's fastest and most powerful luxury sedan. This extraordinary performance makes the Brabus SV12 R not just the most powerful but also the fastest luxury sedan in the world: 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) after just 11.9 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). It further reduces the Mercedes Vito's traditionally low fuel consumption by an additional 0.2-0.3 litres per 100 km (6.75 g of CO2 per km) in the new generation, according to model and engine variant. The intelligent high-performance engine management system responds very sensitively to different driving conditions, and optimally configures the drive system for the relevant application, ensuring that both fuel consumption and emissions are kept to the lowest possible level.
The Vito 4x4 with permanent all-wheel drive and variable power distribution by means of the 4ETS traction system also benefits from numerous innovations. As previously, the Mercedes-Benz Vito 4x4 is available exclusively in conjunction with the two higher power variants of the four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission (Vito 113 CDI/116 CDI 4x4). The Mercedes-Benz Vito 4x4 now also complies with the Euro 5/III emissions standard. Jurgen Hubbert, once Chief of the passenger car division for Mercedes-Benz AG said in a 1996 interview with Automobile Magazine we will have "innovative new combustion engines. We will have fuel economy between 56 and 95mpg". He thought this would happen by 2006. Well, it's February 2006 and I'm still waiting. A strong turbodiesel V6 is available, offering better fuel economy than rival vans. Long maintenance intervals also contribute to the Vito's sustainability and economy. The ASSYST service computer which comes as standard calculates oil-change intervals on a flexible basis according to the actual use of the vehicle. It is available as an option for the Vito panel van and comes as standard in the Vito crewbus licensed as a passenger car.
It’s no wonder the Mercedes Benz Sprinter is such a hit with the professional and self-builder when it comes to converting a van into a camper van. The A-Class in Australia comes standard with 9 airbags. The latest version of the Vito 126 complies with the Euro 5 emissions standard. First announced by reference to a study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles fair in 2008, the vision of BlueEFFICIENCY technology has now become reality, reducing fuel consumption and emissions in the Mercedes-Benz Vito. Regarding technology - the dual screens married to a center console touch pad seem intimidating at first. The scope of the package is unique in the vans segment: ECO start/stop function (not for automatic transmissions), battery management, tyres optimised for minimum rolling resistance, ECO power steering pump, shift point indicator (not for automatic transmissions), a controlled fuel pump and internal engine measures demonstrate the cutting-edge technology involved.
They also contribute to maximum power yield and to meeting current exhaust emission limits. The latter features a centrally located reflector and custom cutouts for the Brabus quad sport exhaust system. The Brabus engine specialists further equip the engine with larger turbochargers, a more efficient intercooling system and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with four tailpipes and metal catalysts with low back pressure. Another detail specific to the system is a display of the currently available drive power. The list ranges from the T12 performance kit for 580 hp (572 bhp) / 419 kW to the T 65 S performance tuning that boosts power output of the Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG model to 715 hp (705 bhp) / 526 kW. Brabus also offers performance tuning for the S600 and S65 AMG models. It is built based on the latest Mercedes-Benz S600 facelift model and is powered by a Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 750 twelve-cylinder engine with 750 hp (740 bhp) / 552 kW and a peak torque of 1,350 Nm (995 lb-ft).
