The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - The Multitalent with Torque-on-Demand System
Quelle: AUTOMOTOTV (Glomex)
Almost 30 years ago, Mercedes-Benz Vans introduced the first Sprinter to the market. In spring 2024, the new version of the multitalent was launched – even safer, more intelligent, and interactive, and just as versatile as before. The heart of the all-wheel drive system – available for the Sprinter chassis, Tourer, and panel van in various lengths and height variants and up to a weight class of 5.5 tons permissible total weight – is the Torque-on-Demand system with an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch integrated into the transfer case. This distributes the drive torque variably and demand-controlled between the front and rear axles. It also impresses with particularly quiet operation. The Sprinter with all-wheel drive is available with the powerful and efficient OM 654 turbo diesel in the power stage with 140 kW/190 PS. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a two-stage turbocharger mobilizes a torque of 450 Nm. Mercedes-Benz also combines the all-wheel drive in the Sprinter 4x4 with the 9G-TRONIC. The torque converter automatic transmission is characterized by reduced weight, low installation space requirements, and high pulling power. While maintaining high flexibility, the current Sprinter offers a significant increase in digital intelligence and safety. The MBUX multimedia system (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) is on board as standard, including a 26.04 cm (10.25-inch) touchscreen display and a color display instrument cluster. Both screens can be operated intuitively via touch control panels on the new multifunction steering wheel. The high-tech steering wheel has capacitive sensors like a smartphone. This allows it to detect whether the hands are gripping the steering wheel (hands-off detection).