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2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Base
Automatic, 4-door Panel Van, Electric, RWD
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
Panel Van
Engine size
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Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Power and torque
150kW / 400Nm
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Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Seats
2
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
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Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Data Feed: Internal Memory/Hd
Display Type: Colour
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Traffic Info: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.8
Main Capacity (L): 71
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.6
Main Type: Total
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 32
Mode 3 Duration: 8.00
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 3 Voltage: 230
Mode 4 Duration: 0.53
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 115.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 115.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 400
Motor 1 Location: Rear
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 204.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 150.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Onboard Charger: 11.0
Useable Battery (kWh): 81.00
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 5.50
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 204
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 204
Maximum Power (kW): 150
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 150
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Leaf
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Medium
Step
Step Location: Rear
Rear Step Type: Platform
Step Location: Side
Power-Retractable Side Step: yes
Side Step Type: Platform
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 317.8
Cargo Volume (L): 9000
Height (in): 67.7
Height (mm): 1719
Length (in): 132.9
Length (mm): 3375
Loading Floor Height (in): 26.6
Loading Floor Height (mm): 675
Standard Measurement: VDA
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 53.1
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1350
Width (in): 70.4
Width (mm): 1787
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12400
Front Overhang (in): 40.2
Front Overhang (mm): 1021
Front Track (in): 67.4
Front Track (mm): 1713
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.4
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 163
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 40.7
Overall Height (in): 93.6
Overall Height (mm): 2378
Overall Length (in): 233.5
Overall Length (mm): 5932
Overall Width (in): 79.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 92.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2345
Overall Width (mm): 2020
Rear Overhang (in): 49.1
Rear Overhang (mm): 1246
Rear Track (in): 68.2
Rear Track (mm): 1732
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 44.0
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13400
Wheelbase (in): 144.3
Wheelbase (mm): 3665
Cargo Doors
Driver Internal Handles: yes
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Opening Angle: 0
Driver Operation: Power Sliding
Passenger Height (in): 59.8
Passenger Height (mm): 1519
Location: Passenger
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 49.6
Passenger Width (mm): 1260
Rear Height (in): 61.0
Rear Height (mm): 1550
Rear Internal Handles: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 180
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 61.2
Rear Width (mm): 1555
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Third Row Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
Fourth Row Windows
Window Location: Passenger
Passenger Fourth Row Window Type: Fixed
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
Tinted Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1860
Front Axle Weight (lb): 4101
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5000
Gross Train Weight (lb): 11023
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 4250
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 9370
Payload Allowance (kg): 1523
Payload Allowance (lb): 3358
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2727
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 6012
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2430
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 5357
Tare Weight (kg): 2727
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Bulkhead
Height: Full
Type: Solid
Solid Bulkhead Window: yes
Width: Full
Bulkhead Window: yes
Load Restraint
Sliding Anchorage Points: yes
Type: Hooks
Floor Covering
Load Area: Wood
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Wood
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Center
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 3
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Seat Suspension: Mechanical
Driver Front Seat Swivelling: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Seat Suspension: Mechanical
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Folding: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Manufacturer Name: Artico
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Semi-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 40000
Distance (miles): 24855
Period (Months): 24
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