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The new Sprinter in the motorhome market

Itumeleng Garebatshabe
Last updated: September 2, 2024 11:12
By Itumeleng Garebatshabe
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Der neue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – die ideale Basis für Reisemobile, tenoritgrau metallic, MBUX Multimediasystem, Stoff Caluma schwarz; Landesspezifische Vorschriften zum Wildcampen sind zu beachten The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – the ideal basis for motorhomes, tenorite grey metallic, MBUX multimedia system, Caluma black fabric; country-specific regulations for wild camping must be observed
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  • The new Sprinter: as versatile as ever, as safe and comfortable as never before
  • Just a few months after the market launch of the new Sprinter, the first motorhome manufacturers are showing their conversions at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf

For almost 30 years, successive generations of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have convinced more and more motorhome manufacturers and end customers of its qualities as the ideal base vehicle for motorhome use. The needs of the motorhome industry also played a key role in the development of the new Sprinter. The all-rounder retains its wide spectrum of body, engine and drive variants. At the same time, thanks to an expansion of intelligent technology, the new large van is even safer and more comfortable. It serves as the basis for numerous motorhome models from various manufacturers presented at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf from 31 August to 8 September.

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The new Sprinter – as versatile as everThe new Sprinter is even safer and more comfortable thanks to an expansion of intelligent technologyFirst motorhomes based on the new Sprinter at the Caravan Salon DüsseldorfEntire Mercedes-Benz van portfolio even more attractive – also for motorhome use

The new Sprinter – as versatile as ever

From panel van to chassis to traction head – the body variants remain as diverse as ever and so do the conversion options for motorhome manufacturers. As a panel van, the new Sprinter is ideal for high-end camper vans. As a chassis, it can be converted into an alcove, semi-integrated or fully integrated motorhome. And as a traction head variant, the new Sprinter continues to offer motorhome manufacturers a high degree of freedom in designing the living area. This is because the engine, fuel tank and all other ancillaries are located in front of the B-pillar in the cab area. Manufacturers can then install the frame and rear axle individually and connect them to the traction head.

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The engine options for the new Sprinter are just as varied: The proven, highly efficient OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine is available in four output levels: 84 kW, 110 kW, 125 kW and 140 kW. The Mercedes-Benz large van is not only available with front and rear-wheel drive, but also as an all-wheel drive version – up to a permissible gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 5.5 tonnes. The all-wheel drive facilitates driving off the beaten track – even in winter – and is a real plus, especially for inexperienced motorhome drivers. It distributes propulsion fully variably between the front and rear axles depending on the situation and without the driver having to do anything (torque-on-demand). This ensures high traction and excellent handling characteristics.

The new Sprinter is even safer and more comfortable thanks to an expansion of intelligent technology

With additional and further developed safety and assistance systems, the new Sprinter offers even more intelligent support than before and enhances the hallmark Mercedes driving experience. This represents a significant value add, especially for motorhome applications. For example, Active Brake Assist now includes among others a crossing function. The new Moving-off Information Assist can help to avoid collisions when pulling away. Sideguard Assist, also available for the first time, aids identification of other road users within a defined area on the passenger side. Depending on the chassis variant, Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST, Intelligent Speed Assist and a reversing camera are fitted as standard.

Further features meet customer wishes for even more Mercedes like comfort, while at the same time giving the cockpit a modern look and feel. These include a new high-tech steering wheel with capacitive hands-off detection and the updated intelligent MBUX multimedia system (Mercedes‑Benz User Experience) as standard. The latter has a 26.04-centimetre (10.25-inch) touchscreen and a colour display in the instrument cluster. The updated MBUX multimedia system also offers improved menu navigation and faster computing power. The dialogue-enabled voice assistant is now even more intelligent and can trigger certain actions without the activation term “Hey Mercedes”. It now also explains vehicle functions and helps with connecting smartphones via Bluetooth® connection. There is also the option of wireless connection with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Installation of software updates and new vehicle or convenience functions can take place over-the-air (OTA).

Those who want to top off their relaxed journey benefit from the tried and tested and partly further developed digital extras, such as navigation for trailers and oversized vehicles. It takes vehicle dimensions and weight into account in order to avoid narrow roads and passage restrictions. There are also a number of functional features developed especially for motorhome use. One example is “Hibernation Mode”. This conserves the starter battery when the motorhome is parked for a longer period of time. The function is activated and deactivated via the MBUX multimedia system.

First motorhomes based on the new Sprinter at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf

Shortly after the market launch of the new Sprinter in spring 2024, a broad cross section of international motorhome manufacturers are presenting models based on it at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. From 31 August to 8 September 2024, visitors can see the following motorhomes, among others :

Motorhome manufacturerModelBody typeBrief descriptionHall/booth
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter panel van
Hymer GmbH & Co KGGrand Canyon S CrossOverCamper vanL: 5.93 m, W: 2.06 m, H: 2.85 m2-4 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 3.88 tAll-wheel driveHall 6Booth B07
Hymer GmbH & Co KGGrand Canyon SCamper vanL: 5.93 m, W: 2.06 m, H: 2.76 m2-4 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 3.5 tRear-wheel and all-wheel driveHall 6Booth B07
Knaus Tabbert AGWeinsberg X-PEDITION 600 MQCamper vanL: 5.98 m, W: 2.04 m, H: 3.09 m2-5 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 3.5-4.1 tRear-wheel and all-wheel driveHall 4Booth 01 to 04
la stradaFahrzeugbau GmbHla strada Regent ECamper vanL: 5.93 m, W: 2.04 m, H: 2.93 m2 berths and 2-4 seatsGVW: 3.5 tRear-wheel and all-wheel driveHall 15Booth D26
Malibu GmbH & Co KGgenius 641 LECamper vanL: 6.41 m, W: 2.02 m, H: 2.69 m2-4 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 4.1 tRear-wheel driveHall 16Booth A22
RobetamobileAdonisCamper vanL: 5.93 m, W: 2.06 m, H: 2.76 m2 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 3.5–4.15 tRear-wheel driveHall 15Booth B13
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis
Adria Mobil d. o. o.MATRIX SUPREME MB 670 DLSemi-integrated motorhomeL: 7.69 m, W: 2.30 m, H: 2.88 m4-5 berths and 4-5 seatsGVW: 3.88 tFront-wheel driveHall 10Booth A29
Adria Mobil d. o. o.CORAL SUPREME MB 670 DCSemi-integrated motorhomeL: 7.69 m, W: 2.30 m, H: 2.88 m3 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 3.88 tFront-wheel driveHall 10Booth A29
Eura Mobil GmbHXtura 686 EFSemi-integrated motorhomeL: 6.88 m, W: 2.19 m, H: 3.05 m2-3 berths and 3 seatsGVW: 4.1 tAll-wheel driveHall 10Booth C43
Hymer GmbH & Co KGML-T 570 and ML-T 580Semi-integrated motorhomesL: 6.74/6.98 m, W: 2.22 m,H: 2.92 m2-3 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 3.5 tRear-wheel and all-wheel driveHall 6Booth B07
Hymer GmbH & Co KGML-T 570 CrossOverSemi-integrated motorhomeL: 6.89 m, W: 2.22 m, H: 3.05 m3 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 4.1 tAll-wheel driveHall 6Booth B07
Hymer GmbH & Co KGML-T 570 and ML-T 580 Xperience EditionSemi-integrated motorhomesL: 6.74/6.98 m, W: 2.22 m,H: 2.92 m3 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 3.5 tRear-wheel driveHall 6Booth B07
Hymer GmbH & Co KGVenture SSemi-integrated motorhomeL: 6.45 m, W: 2.22 m, H: 2.92 m4 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 4.1 tAll-wheel driveHall 6Booth B07
KABE SAKABE Novum CompactSemi-integrated motorhomeL: 5.93 m, W: 2.39 m, H: 2.90 m2-4 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 3.5 tFront-wheel driveHall 9Booth A35
RHÖN CAMPRHÖN CAMP Renegade 4×4Semi-integrated motorhomeL: 6.48 m, W: 2.18 m, H: 3.10 m2 berths and 2 seatsGVW: 4.1 tAll-wheel driveHall 15Booth B28
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter traction head
Adria Mobil d. o. o.SUPERSONIC 890 LLFully integrated motorhomeL: 8.90 m, W: 2.32 m, H: 2.96 m4 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 5.5 tFront-wheel driveHall 10Booth A29
Carthago Reisemobilbau GmbHC2-tourerFully integrated motorhomeL: 7.21 m; W: 2.17 m; H: 2.95 m4 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 4.2 tFront-wheel driveHall 16Booth A42
Eura Mobil GmbHProfila TSemi-integrated motorhomeL: 7.12/7.61 m, W: 2.32 m,
H: 2.92 m2-4 berths and 4 seatsGVW: 3.5–4,5 tFront-wheel drive
Hall 10Booth C43
Hymer GmbH & Co KGB-Class ModernComfortBlackLineSemi-integrated motorhomeL: 6.99 m, W: 2.29 m, H: 2.98 m2-5 berths and 2-5 seatsGVW: 3.5 tFront-wheel driveHall 6Booth B07
Niesmann+Bischoff GmbHArto 78Fully integrated motorhomeL: 7.82 m, W: 2.40 m, H: 3.03 m2-4 berths and 2-5 seatsGVW: 4.5 tFront-wheel driveHall 6Booth C03
Niesmann+Bischoff GmbHArto 88Fully integrated motorhomeL: 9.07 m, W: 2.40 m, H: 3.03 m2-4 berths and 2-5 seatsGVW: 5.5 tFront-wheel driveHall 6Booth C03

Entire Mercedes-Benz van portfolio even more attractive – also for motorhome use

In addition to the new Sprinter and the new eSprinter, Mercedes-Benz Vans has updated its wider model portfolio for private and commercial use this year, encompassing the conventionally powered and fully electric vehicles in the midsize and small van segments. These include the company’s own compact motorhome, the new V-Class Marco Polo. The brand with the three-pointed star is thus setting the course for further growth at the upper end of its respective segments, including the motorhome industry. Further information on the new models can be found on the Mercedes-Benz Media online platform.

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