Mercedes-Benz Vario
| Mercedes-Benz Vario | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Also called | W670 |
| Production | 1996–2013 |
| Assembly | Ludwigsfelde, Germany Alcobendas, Spain (CKD) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial vehicle |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz OM602 Mercedes-Benz OM904 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3150-4800 mm |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz T2 |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Mitsubishi Fuso Canter |
The Mercedes-Benz Vario (model designation W670) was a full-size commercial heavy van manufactured by Mercedes-Benz between 1996 and 2013.
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History
The Vario was launched in 1996 as a facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz T2.[1][2]
The bodyshell remained relatively unchanged throughout its 17-year production life. The Vario proved a popular base chassis for minibuses and mini-coaches. When new regulations required disabled access, a model with a wheelchair lift was made available.[citation needed]
The Vario was fitted with several types of Mercedes-Benz engines. Pre-2000 vehicles used a 5-cylinder OM602LA (2874 cm3) and 4-cylinder OM904LA (4250 cm3), turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine. From September 2000, Vario 618D/818D models were equipped with a 4.2-liter turbo diesel engine with intercooler and direct injection with an output of 136 or 150 hp and torque of 520 or 580 Nm, respectively. The most powerful was a 177 hp, 675Nm engine.
With the introduction of the Euro 4 emission standards, the Vario began to be equipped with OM904LA series BlueTec4 turbocharged and intercooled engine with working volume of 4250 cm3 and a power of 129, 156 or 177 hp.[3][4]
Two types of gearboxes were available, a 5-speed automatic. Maximum payload was 4.4 tons with a load volume of 17.4 cubic meters. A 4x4 model was also available.[5] All models had a suspension on parabolic leaf springs, all ventilated disc brakes and power steering.
On 27 September 2013 the last Vario rolled of the production line in Ludwigsfelde. Between 1996 and 2013 90,743 units were manufactured.[6] The Vario was succeeded in Daimler Trucks' model range by heavier versions of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter.
Gallery
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UPS Vario van in Germany in May 2005
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Wardle Transport Plaxton Beaver 2 bodied Mercedes Vario 814D in June 2013
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RheinEnergie 815D Vario Emergency Service Van in Cologne in July 2007
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814D Vario Post Office Van in Halstead in January 2008
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Mercedes-Benz 814D Vario Van with a Truck bed in the Netherlands in June 2012
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815D Vario minibus in Germany in March 2006
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512D Vario Emergency doctor van in Germany in July 2007
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Compass Travel Autobus Classique bodied Vario in Horsham in April 2009
References
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- ↑ Vario replaces the T2 Commercial Motor 3 October 1996
- ↑ Mercedes Vario offers variety Commercial Motor 24 October 1996
- ↑ Mercedes-Benz Vario Truck Planet
- ↑ Mercedes-Benz Vario Commercial Motor 5 January 2006
- ↑ Vario 814DA 4x4 Commercial Motor 9 November 2006
- ↑ Well-earned retirement My Van 15 October 2013
