Is Mercedes Sprinter front-wheel drive?
With the introduction of front-wheel drive, the Mercedes Sprinter has a new-found level of fuel efficiency. The more compact transmission of the front-wheel-drive Sprinter saves weight, so it boosts payload, too.
Are sprinters front or rear wheel drive?
The rear-wheel-drive Sprinter impresses camper van drivers with, among other things, improved control when towing a trailer. Depending on the model, it is approved for trailers weighing up to 3.5 tonnes – enough, for example, to tow a caravan or car transport trailer.
Are there 4×4 sprinters?
Opting for the aforementioned low-range package nets the Sprinter 4×4 a proper four-wheel-drive system, with a two-speed transfer case and a low-range that’s engaged via another chiclet button (and a 50:50 torque split). Unlike a G-Wagen, no locking differentials are available on the Sprinter 4×4.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter a 4 wheel drive?
Mercedes does not actually make the 4 wheel drive system used in the Sprinter. Mercedes-Benz contracts the 4×4 hardware out to the German company Oberaigner. For the 2015-2018 NCV3 Sprinter, Oberaigner was only able to produce enough units to make 2,500 Sprinters.
What does the Mercedes 4×4 Sprinter stand for?
Despite the “4×4” badge on the rear of the Sprinter, the system is based on the Mercedes-Benz 4Matic All Wheel Drive (AWD). Mercedes-Benz calls the Sprinter drive system “4ETS,” which stands for “Electronic Traction System.” In fact, Mercedes-Benz rightly calls the system “ engagable all wheel drive ,” because that’s what it is.
How does the 4Matic system work in a sprinter?
Under normal traction conditions all drive is directed to the rear axle. An electronic control unit monitors front/rear wheel speeds and, if it detects any incipient wheelspin, directs drive to the front axle, within milliseconds. The 4Matic system is integrated with ESP and 4ETS traction control to aid driving dynamics.”
What’s the gear reduction on a 4×4 Sprinter?
The current generation 4×4 Sprinter comes standard with a low range “ZG3” transfer case. Gear reduction is only 1.42:1, which makes it the highest-geared transfer case in any production vehicle sold in the U.S. (Lower gear reduction is better.)
What makes a Sprinter 4X4 a 4 wheel drive car?
When adverse road conditions occur, the two-wheel drive quickly turns into four-wheel drive – at the touch of a button. The drive power of the Sprinter 4×4 is then distributed between the front and rear axles at a ratio of 35 to 65.
What kind of transmission does the Mercedes Sprinter have?
Shift paddles on the steering wheel or Drive Select enable drivers to manually select the desired gear. The 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission enhances the Sprinter with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive with especially smooth gear shifting. Yet the consumption and maintenance costs are comparatively low.
What is the fording depth of a Mercedes Sprinter 4×4?
Equally impressive, at 610 mm, is the Sprinter 4×4’s fording depth (Sprinter 4×2: 500 mm). Because the body is raised, the familiar additional turn signal lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors would be above the maximum statutory height.
Under normal traction conditions all drive is directed to the rear axle. An electronic control unit monitors front/rear wheel speeds and, if it detects any incipient wheelspin, directs drive to the front axle, within milliseconds. The 4Matic system is integrated with ESP and 4ETS traction control to aid driving dynamics.”