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2.9L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base (1998) price & specs
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Overview
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $34,950 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is powered by a 2.9L 5-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 76L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter measures 2150mm (84.6 inches) in height, 5470mm (215.4 inches) in length, 1922mm (75.7 inches) in width with a 3550mm (139.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1565kg (3450.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sprinter Base comes standard with 225/70 R15 front tyres and 225/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
28.36 - 57.51 kW/t
28.36 kW/t
57.51 kW/t
Price
$34,950 - $46,500
$34,950
$64,015
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
1 - 7 years
2 years
4 years
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Dimensions
5,470 mm
1,922 mm
2,150 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,470 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,922 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,150 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,550 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,985 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Intercooler: yes
Engine
Engine Bore: 89
Engine Cc: 2874
Engine Compression Ratio: 19.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2.9
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 92.4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 20.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 76
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
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Clock
Clock Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 122
Power Maximum Power Kw: 90
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 207
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 280
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Color: Argent
Front Location: Front
Front Material: Plastic
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Rear Material: Metal
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11200
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 34.7
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 882
External Dimensions Front Track In: 64.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1638
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 36.7
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 84.6
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2150
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 215.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5470
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1922
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 36.9
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 937
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 64.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1630
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 139.8
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3550
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1600
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 3527
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3550
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 7826
Payload Allowance Kg: 1985
Payload Allowance Lbs: 4376
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1565
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3450
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 2240
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 4938
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
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