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2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Vans Base 2500 144

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Rear Wheel Drive, 2500

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2500

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

Engine Type:

Turbocharged Diesel V6

Displacement:

3.0L/182

Fuel System:

Direct Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

188 @ 3800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

325 @ 1400-2400

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Front Tire Size:

LT245/75R16

Rear Tire Size:

LT245/75R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

26.4

Wheelbase (in):

144.3

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

144" WB

Number of Passenger Doors:

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2795

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2286

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

8550

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

13550

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

750

Engine Order Code:

MG5

Trans Order Code:

G40

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.59

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.18

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.40

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.83

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.16

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

220

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Fixed axle

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

4.18

Front Tire Order Code:

RH8

Rear Tire Order Code:

RH8

Spare Tire Order Code:

R87

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

47.6

Brake Type:

Pwr

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

232.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.7

Height, Overall (in):

96.3

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

27.6

Rear Door Type:

Dual Swing-Out

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

60.6

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

61.6

Side Door Type:

Sliding

Side Door Opening Height (in):

59.8

Side Door Opening Width (in):

51.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

128.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

53.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

65.0

Cargo Volume (ft³):

318

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