The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter line in Europe will now offer two variants carrying the automaker’s BlueEFFICIENCY label that denotes the use of environmentally positive technologies. These two models are quite different in their approach but both achieve improved environmental performance through higher efficiency or the use of an alternative fuel. They’re identified with BlueEFFICIENCY badges located near their left and right B-pillars.
Sprinters equipped with the automaker’s new efficiency package use a newly developed four-cylinder engine and ECO Gear transmission, along with an ECO start/stop function. The new diesel engine features three optional output ratings that include 95, 129, and 163 hp, covering almost all needs for vans in the Sprinter class. All offer notable pulling power with torque ratings of 184, 225, or 265 lb-ft torque that comes on strong at low engine speeds. The engines connect to a new ECO Gear six-speed manual transmission with an especially low first gear and an overdrive sixth that lower engine operating speeds.
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