Almost 30 years ago, Mercedes-Benz Vans launched the first Sprinter. The new edition of the all-rounder will be launched in spring 2024 - even safer, more intelligent and more interactive, and just as diverse as before.<br /><br />The heart of the all-wheel drive - which is available for the Sprinter chassis, the Tourer and panel van in various lengths and height variants and up to a weight class of 5.5 tonnes permissible total weight - is the torque-on-demand system with an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch integrated into the transfer case. This distributes the drive torque variably and as needed between the front and rear axles. It also impresses with its particularly quiet operation.<br /><br />The Sprinter with all-wheel drive is available with the powerful and efficient OM 654 turbodiesel in the 140 kW/190 hp power level. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two-stage turbocharger mobilizes a torque of 450 Nm. In the Sprinter 4x4, Mercedes-Benz also combines the all-wheel drive with the 9G-TRONIC. The torque converter automatic transmission is characterized by reduced weight, low installation space requirements and high pulling power.<br /><br />While still offering a high level of flexibility, the current Sprinter offers a significant increase in digital intelligence and safety. The MBUX multimedia system (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) is on board as standard, including a 26.04 centimeter (10.25 inch) touch display and instrument cluster with color display. Both screens can be operated intuitively via touch control panels on the new multifunction steering wheel. The high-tech steering wheel has capacitive sensors like a smartphone. This allows it to detect whether the hands are gripping the steering wheel (hands-off detection).
