Mercedes-Benz Vito Base (1998) price & specs
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Overview
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz Vito Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz Vito is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Spain with prices starting at $30,950 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz Vito is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 95 kW of power (at 5300 rpm) and 180 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz Vito measures 1890mm (74.4 inches) in height, 4660mm (183.5 inches) in length, 1870mm (73.6 inches) in width with a 3000mm (118.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1570kg (3461.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Vito Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,660 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,870 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,135 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Engine
Engine Bore: 89.9
Engine Cc: 1998
Engine Compression Ratio: 8.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Stroke: 78.7
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
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: 129
Power Maximum Power Kw: 95
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 133
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 180
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
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: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Bumpers
Front Color: Argent
Front Location: Front
Front Material: Plastic
Rear Color: Argent
Rear Location: Rear
Rear Material: Plastic
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 173
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 4900
Cargo Area Height In: 54.7
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1620
Cargo Area Length In: 90.6
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2300
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 20.7
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 526
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: VDA
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 47.8
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1214
Cargo Area Width In: 63.8
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1620
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11100
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 31.9
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 809
External Dimensions Front Track In: 63.8
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1620
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 36.4
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 74.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1890
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 183.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4660
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 73.6
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1870
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 33.5
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 851
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 64.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1630
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 40.7
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 12400
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 118.1
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3000
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 50.4
Cargo Doors Driver Height Mm: 1280
Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 38.2
Cargo Doors Driver Width Mm: 970
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 50.4
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1280
Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 38.2
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 970
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 50.3
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1277
Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 48.2
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1225
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: 1420
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 3131
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2866
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2705
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5964
Payload Allowance Kg: 1135
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2502
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1570
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3461
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1330
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 2932
Antenna
Antenna Type: Telescopic
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
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Exposed Metal: Partial
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
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 Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
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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