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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (second generation)

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The second-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, known internally as the NCV3 or New Concept Van 3 and by the code W906, was introduced in Europe in 2006 and reached North America for the 2007 model year. It was voted Van of the Year for 2007 and again in 2008 by Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine. A BlueTEC version with the OM642 engine followed by 2010, and the generation was updated in 2013 and given a facelift for the 2014 model year, when North American models received the 2.1 litre OM651 turbo diesel engine. It was built at the Mercedes-Benz plants in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde and, for export markets, in Argentina, and the cargo version sold in the United States was reassembled from kits at Ladson, South Carolina. The third-generation Sprinter replaced it in 2018.

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2006 1
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Petrol 1
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Diesel 1
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Out of production 1
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Van or Kei Truck 1
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The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany, as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck.

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The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany, as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck.
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1. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Wikipedia)
  • Second generation, introduction
    The second-generation Sprinter was introduced in Europe in 2006.
  • Lead, van
    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany, as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck.
  • Second generation, 2014 facelift diesel
    In an effort to make the Sprinter's fuel economy more competitive, North American models received the 2.1L OM651 two-stage turbo diesel engine formerly only available overseas, along with an optional 3.0L engine.
  • Second generation, 2014 facelift petrol
    A 1.8L supercharged I-4 gasoline engine was mated to 6- and 7- speed automatic transmissions.
  • Third generation, introduction
    The third-generation Sprinter debuted on 6 February 2018, at the Mercedes-Benz logistics center in Duisburg and was available to purchase from June 2018.
  • Lead, maker location
    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany, as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck.
  • Of Make: Mercedes-Benz, Lead, make
    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany, as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck.
  • is a version of the model: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Second generation, model
    The second-generation Sprinter was introduced in Europe in 2006.
  • Generation Of: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Second generation, generation
    The second-generation Sprinter was introduced in Europe in 2006.
  • Exemplifies: Road Transport, Lead, road vehicle
    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany, as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck.
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