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 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.
What kind of doors does a Mercedes Vario 814D have?
A bulkhead and sliding nearside loading door come as standard, as do 270° opening rear doors; options include an offside sliding door (£685) and all-round central locking (£550).
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.
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.
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.
A bulkhead and sliding nearside loading door come as standard, as do 270° opening rear doors; options include an offside sliding door (£685) and all-round central locking (£550).
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.
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.
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.
Is the Allison 814DA an automatic or a crew cab?
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. Van models are available with two wheelbases (3.70m and 4.25m) while the chassis-cab (and a crew-cab variant) can also be supplied with a 4.80m wheelbase.
What kind of engine does the Mercedes 814 have?
The rest of the LN2s use versions of M-B’s 5.96-litre 0M366 straightsix. The naturally aspirated version in the 814 is rated at 134hp; the 817’s turbo-charged variant (first used at 17 tonnes) produces 175hp.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz 814 come home from hire?
“Out on the road the 814s are covered by the Mercedes-Benz 24-hour breakdown service but what I can say about them is that they always come home from hire,” says Warwick. “On average they cover about 60,000km a year and mechanically there is nothing we could point to as a regular problem. The clutches last better than most.