Sprinter Vans
The Mercedes-Benz/ Dodge Sprinter is truly one of a kind, and it is the new up and coming vehicle businesses are looking at to cut down on fuel cost, and maintenance . Sprinters have been known to be used for cargo, passenger, family conversions, mobile offices, limos, or luxury RVs. In a tough economy the Sprinter is the ideal vehicle for fuel efficiency, low maintenance, comfort, space and style.
The Dodge Sprinter originated in Europe in 1995, where Mercedes-Benz started building this commercial van. In 1998 it won the EVY (European Van of the Year). In mid 2001 it finally made it to America and was sold as a freightliner, and now Dodge also has their version of the Sprinter. Since then many people have found the Sprinter to be more fuel efficient and financially friendly. It is known as the most versatile commercial van on the market. The Sprinter comes in various models and sizes to accommodate your use of the vehicle.
Sprinter is available in two different models -- the 2500 and 3500, and with three different configurations as a Cargo Van, Passenger Van, and a Chassis Cab. Chassis can also be customized with numerous up fits for your specific need. The 2500 and 3500 models also come with three different roof height options which include the mega roof (600 cubic feet), high roof (547 cubic feet), and the standard roof (318 cubic feet). The 3500 model with regular body and the high roof has the ability to handle up to 5,509 pounds of payload. You are able to fill the Sprinter up and then also pull even more with a trailer behind you. The one of a kind height options earned the Sprinter the best in class interior standing height, and also best in class payload capacity.
Driving the Sprinter provides comfort and safety, with its high perched captain chairs giving you a great view of the road and the three seating options to choose from which include the standard seat, available comfort seating group with extensive adjustments and suspension seating. The 170 inch wheel base provides plenty of stability which makes for easy navigation. Not to mention the precise steering and strong brakes. The acceleration slip regulation provides extra grip on those slick surfaces you may encounter. Other safety features include the electronic brake force distribution, antilock brake system, electronic roll mitigation, full floating rear axle, independent front suspension with anti-roll bar, and robust longitude leaf springs. The front airbags, traction control and ABS are standard in all Sprinter models. It also comes equipped with the standard adaptive Electronic Stability Program (ESP) which improves handling by sensing when you are over or under steer. It applies the brakes individually to help guide the van in the desired direction while taking the payload into account. Parking assistance is another outstanding feature on the Sprinter. The park assist system uses sound waves to detect nearby obstacles in and near the rear path of the vehicle to help guide the vehicle. The audio-visual indicators in the overhead display alert you to the proximity of the more larger and stationary objects that may be out of your line of sight. This earned the Sprinter the most technologically advanced commercial van on the market.
Getting the most out of your gas tank is something everyone is considering today. The Sprinter will be able to do just that, with its 3.0L diesel powered engine. Diesel engines have been known to emit an unpleasant odor and black smoke, but with today’s diesel it is able to burn much cleaner and no longer produces the unpleasant smell. The Sprinter 2500 diesel passenger van is able to get 26 city MPG and 30 highway MPG and carry those twelve passengers comfortably. The Sprinter is 18.1% more fuel efficient than the Chevy Express 3500 Cargo Van with diesel engine and 25.4% more fuel efficient than the Ford E350 Cargo Van with diesel engine. The fuel efficiency you are able to get with the Sprinter makes it the most fuel efficient vehicle of its class. It is powered by a 5 cylinder 2.7 liters Mercedes turbo diesel, and produces 154 horsepower at 3800 RPM and 243 pound feet of torque between 1600 RPM and 2400 RPM. This has the performance of a Porsche 911 Turbo. The strong V6 CRD turbo diesel engine come with some great benefits which include, a long life, low maintenance cost, excellent fuel efficiency, a smooth, clean and quiet performance, and a standard auto stick five speed automatic transmissions with optimum shift points.
There are plenty of things to consider when looking into buying a Cargo, or Conversion Van, with gas mileage being at the top of everyone’s list. You just can not go wrong with the Sprinter. It has everything you need with ample storage space; high roof options and a drive that will make you think you are driving a much smaller vehicle.
(Internet Resources: www.dodge.com)
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