What makes a Mercedes Vario 814D a Mercedes?

What makes a Mercedes Vario 814D a Mercedes?

The precise but ultra-light power steering is another sure sign that it’s been optimised for urban and suburban work, but an indifferent turning circle means that five-point turns are the order of the day. The new brakes are powerful enough, although they suffer from the typical slightly dead feel of an all-disc setup.

When did the Mercedes Benz Vario come out?

Mercedes-Benz Vario. Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Mercedes-Benz Vario (model designation BM667/668/670) is a full-size commercial heavy van manufactured by Mercedes-Benz between 1996 and 2013.

When was the last time I tested a Mercedes 814D?

CM last tested Mercedes’ 814D about five years ago; that T2-series van had a wheelbase of 425m, a loadspace volume of 17.4mand an engine that put out 134hp. Since then Mercedes has introduced the Vario range, a development of the T2 with new engines, new running gear and a revised interior.

What’s the maximum weight of a Mercedes Benz Vario?

Two types of gearboxes were available, a 5-speed manual and on buses, an Allison AT 545 4-speed automatic. Maximum payload was 4.4 tons with a load volume of 17.4 cubic meters.

Is the Mercedes 814 Vario in good condition?

Mercedes Benz 814 vario , the bus is very tidy to look at, the engine, the gearbox and clutch is spot on and in good working order. collect only bought to fit v reg. “About feedback dear customer, your response to feedback is really important to us” New mercedes 814d exhaust silencer bracket. Body of horsebox and floor is aluminium.

Mercedes-Benz Vario. Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Mercedes-Benz Vario (model designation BM667/668/670) is a full-size commercial heavy van manufactured by Mercedes-Benz between 1996 and 2013.

Two types of gearboxes were available, a 5-speed manual and on buses, an Allison AT 545 4-speed automatic. Maximum payload was 4.4 tons with a load volume of 17.4 cubic meters.

When did the Mercedes-Benz Vario bluetec4 engine come out?

In 2003, the most powerful modification of the “818D” with a 177 hp engine appeared, and in 2006 the power units reached the Euro 4 standard and received the BlueTec4 prefix, followed by engines that meet the requirements of Euro 5 AdBlue® system on urea solution and the name “BlueTec5”.

What kind of gearbox does the Mercedes 814D use?

The torque figure is also more than 20% better than its predecessor, the 3.97-litre 0M364LA, at the same power rating, Lower-powered models use the Mercedes G28-5 gearbox seen in the Sprinter but the 814D is fitted with a ZF five-speed unit which gives a number of PTO options.

What do you need to know about the Mercedes Vario?

As usual, Mercedes has a long list of options for the Vario, ranging from diff-locks to roof hatches, windows, a single fuel tank, rear air suspension, uprated electrics and downrated engines. One extra missing from our test van is the excellent £394 Konstantdrossel (“constant-throttle”) engine brake, but this is probably unnecessary at 7.5 tonnes.

What kind of engine does a Vario 814D have?

Perhaps this explains why driving the Mercedes-Benz Vario 814D gives a strange sense of déjà vu_ CM last tested Mercedes’ 814D about five years ago; that T2-series van had a wheelbase of 425m, a loadspace volume of 17.4mand an engine that put out 134hp.

Where can I buy a Mercedes Benz Vario 814DA?

I fell in love with it the moment I first saw it drive passed the CampervanCulture.com trade stall at the Adventure Overland show back in 2014. This is a rare opportunity to buy a Mercedes Benz Vario 814da with only 96.000 km.

CM last tested Mercedes’ 814D about five years ago; that T2-series van had a wheelbase of 425m, a loadspace volume of 17.4mand an engine that put out 134hp. Since then Mercedes has introduced the Vario range, a development of the T2 with new engines, new running gear and a revised interior.

What kind of drive ratio does a Mercedes 814D have?

Gearbox ratios are similar, but the 7.5-tonner’s standard drive-axle ratio is understandably taller and its geared speed at maximum power is just 72mph. An Allison automatic box is • optional, and there’s also a 4×4 variant, the 814DA, with a rear diff-lock, a shorter final drive ratio and a 1.67:1 transfer box.