Pricing and specification has been announced for the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter AWD.

It is now available to order for March 2019 production, priced from £37,540 excluding VAT for the Sprinter 314 Chassis L2 AWD.

The Sprinter AWD is designed to offer a practical and capable solution where additional traction is required, and uses the Mercedes-Benz 4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) technology, which is integrated with Adaptive ESP, offering unrivalled traction management in operation.

The Sprinter AWD features selectable low range transmission and downhill speed regulation to enhance the traction and grade ability of the Sprinter range even further, as well as increasing the climbing ability of the vehicle, says Mercedes.

The AWD system is turned on and off electro-hydraulically, enabling the system to be engaged (4x4) or disengaged (4x2) in vehicle speeds of up to 6 mph if conditions demand.

The system is operated by a dashboard mounted rocker switch, with integrated indicator lights to show selection and full engagement, and uses full electronic control to manage traction, which negates the need for a manually engaged differential lock.

In all-wheel-drive mode, the transfer case sends 35% of the power to the front axle and 65% to the rear axle. With low range engaged torque is increased by around 40%.

In addition to the low range gear selection and downhill speed regulation, enhanced standard specification for the Sprinter AWD above a standard 4x2 Sprinter includes entrance grab handles on both front doors, hydraulic steering, and mixed use mud and slush tyres for optimum all round suitability.

The AWD Sprinter models use a fully developed and integrated factory assembled driveline and are built alongside 4x2 models; they are not aftermarket conversions and are covered by full three year, unlimited mileage Mercedes-Benz Warranty and supported by the nationwide Dealer Network.

Technical data

Data below shows the difference between the 4x4 models and the equivalent 4x2 version. All other vehicle data remains the same.

 

3 Series models

5 Series models

Overall height

Increases by approx. 165mm

Kerb weight total

Increase by approx. 200kg

Plated weight front axle

Increases to 1860kg

Increases to 2000kg

Fuel tank capacity

Increases to 93 litres

Approach angle front

Approx. 27 degrees

Departure angle rear

Approx. 16 to 24 degrees

Ramp angle

Approx. 18 to 23 degrees

Prices

Model

Price excl VAT

314 Chassis L2 AWD

£37,540

316 Chassis L2 AWD

£38,155

319 Chassis L2 AWD

£42,845

314 Chassis L3 AWD

£38,240

316 Chassis L3 AWD

£38,855

319 Chassis L3 AWD

£43,545

516 Chassis L2 AWD

£44,485

519 Chassis L2 AWD

£49,175

516 Chassis L3 AWD

£45,185

519 Chassis L3 AWD

£49,875

516 Crewcab L2 AWD

£46,835

519 Crewcab L2 AWD

£51,525

516 Crewcab L3 AWD

£47,535

519 Crewcab L3 AWD

£52,225

314 Van L2 AWD

£38,605

316 Van L2 AWD

£39,235

319 Van L2 AWD

£43,925

314 Van L3 H2 AWD

£40,430

316 Van L3 H2 AWD

£41,045

319 Van L3 H2 AWD

£45,735

516 Van L2 AWD

£45,550

519 Van L2 AWD

£50,240

516 Van L3 H2 AWD

£47,360

519 Van L3 H2 AWD

£52,050

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