Some cool sprinter van build images:
The new van, just before we bought her!
Image by spelio
Later named Angela Merc, by Alison..
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Merkel
Great features and condition for comfort, built and added to by two owners over a few years of travel!
413CDi Turbo diesel, MWB 276,000km good tyres, passed Rego inspection, and computer memory diagnostics, then had a P1234 error code that was the throttle sensor, reset by the local Mercedes dealer.
We have removed the two UHF CB aerials and replaced them with one on the nearside end of the roo bar, and fitted a new booster and better AM antenna on the roof!
specs on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_Sprinter#Engines
2000–2006 (2002–2006 USA)[edit]
A model 308 D adapted for use as a postbus in Austria (2008)
modelsengine codeconfigurationdisplacementmax. powermax. torque
208 CDI
308 CDI
408 CDI OM 611 inline four 16v DOHC2,148 cc (131.1 cu in)82 PS (60 kW; 81 hp)200 N·m (148 lbf·ft)
211 CDI
311 CDI
411 CDIOM 611inline four 16v DOHC2,148 cc (131.1 cu in)109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp)270 N·m (199 lbf·ft)
213 CDI
313 CDI
413 CDI OM 611 inline four 16v DOHC2,148 cc (131.1 cu in)
129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp)300 N·m (221 lbf·ft)
216 CDI
316 CDI
416 CDI
616 CDIOM 612 /
OM 647inline five 20v DOHC2,685 cc (163.8 cu in)156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp)330 N·m (243 lbf·ft)
214
314
414M 111 inline four 16v DOHC2,295 cc (140.0 cu in)143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp)210 N·m (155 lbf·ft)
Vehicle Choices
The base vehicle choice offered by Winnebago for the 2104 is quite awesome! Full marks to Winnebago. All are four cylinder. It starts with the Ford Transit 4250 (90 KW), then the Mercedes 413 (95 KW), then the Mazda 4600 (78.6 KW) and finally the Isuzu NPR 300 (89 KW). Interestingly no petrol versions are available and, all offerings are turbo charged except the Mazda.
The Mercedes is the smallest motor, yet because it is so hi-tech, it easily develops the most power regardless of cubic capacity. Auto options are available on the Mercedes, and Isuzu only. We spoke to as many owners as we could find at the 2002 CMCA Rally at Barcaldine and the Mercedes easily seemed to be giving the most user satisfaction followed by Ford. Time and time again the excellent fuel economy was high on the list for reasons for purchasing.
The Mercedes is a VERY high tech machine using common rail diesel injection technology. This results in the exceptional power from such a tiny 2150 cc motor. We spoke to three owners who claimed between 500 to 700 kms range from the 75 litre fuel tank. Amazing stuff as with the little Freeway we filled up as soon as we hit 300/350. These figures are of course pie in the sky and the best one can hope to achieve is 13 litres/100 by travelling around 90 KPH.
Rather oddly Winnebago mention none of the fantastic features found on the Mercedes such as the Sprint Shift. This lets you drive in automatic mode (6 speeds) as a clutchless manual similar to how a motorbike works. There is NO red line on the tacho as engine management will not let you do anything that can vaguely damage the engine. It is also the only vehicle offering disc brakes on all wheels, a most desirable feature on any motorhome.
from www.around-oz.com/reviews_mh/leisure_seeker_2104_page_1.htm