The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - The Multitalent with Torque-on-Demand System

Almost 30 years ago, Mercedes-Benz Vans introduced the first Sprinter to the market. In spring 2024, the new edition of this versatile vehicle was launched – even safer, more intelligent, and interactive, and just as diverse as before. The heart of the all-wheel drive system – available for the Sprinter chassis, Tourer, and panel van in various lengths and heights, and up to a weight class of 5.5 tons permissible gross vehicle weight – is the Torque-on-Demand system with an electronically controlled multi-disc clutch integrated into the transfer case. This system variably and demand-controlled distributes the drive torque 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 engine in the 140 kW/190 hp power level. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a two-stage turbocharger delivers a torque of 450 Nm. Mercedes-Benz combines the all-wheel drive in the Sprinter 4x4 with the 9G-TRONIC. The torque converter automatic transmission is characterized by reduced weight, compact design, 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 features capacitive sensors like a smartphone. This allows it to detect whether the hands are gripping the steering wheel (hands-off detection).