More than an alternative. The new Sprinter NGT with innovative Natural Gas Technology

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1 More than an alternative. The new Sprinter NGT with innovative Natural Gas Technology

2 Economical and clean: the new Sprinter NGT With its bivalent natural-gas drive, the new Sprinter NGT (Natural Gas Technology) is the practical answer to today s pressing questions. This alternative, innovative drive concept impresses on two counts economically and ecologically as it reduces emissions substantially, cuts fuel costs and allows longer operating ranges. With statutory requirements, the CO 2 debate and restricted access in towns and cities on the one hand, set against rising fuel prices and mounting pressure for increasingly cost-effective transport on the other, there are more and more arguments in favour of using alternative drive technologies in the commercial sector. And these arguments are starting to carry more and more weight. The new Sprinter NGT in the segment up to 5 t perm. GVW expertly combines an ecological sense of responsibility with economic benefits and uncompromising practicality. Available as a panel van, crewbus/minibus, pickup or chassis, the Sprinter NGT displays the very same qualities that have always made the Sprinter the benchmark in its class. Thanks to natural-gas drive, as opposed to conven - tio nal drive systems, every mile covered reduces the environmental burden and cuts your fuel expenditure. Furthermore, the natural-gas drive can achieve a range of up to 1200 km when combined with petrol drive (depending on variant and equipment) without reducing the cargo space. NGT (Natural Gas Technology) advantages at a glance Up to 20 % fewer CO 2 emissions than petrol drive Practically no fine-dust and particulate emissions Cost of fuel reduced by up to 50 % compared to petrol drive and up to 30 % compared to diesel drive Bivalent drive has a long range of up to 1200 km, while natural-gas drive alone allows a range of up to 470 km (if H gas is used) No load-capacity penalty owing to underfloor installation of gas cylinders Practically no payload penalty compared to vehicles that run purely on petrol or diesel Increasing number of natural-gas filling stations for CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Natural gas is a primary energy source which can be used without conversion losses Rigorously tested safety of NGT drive components Less violent combustion means lower noise emissions 2

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4 Mature performance: the bivalent drive system in the Sprinter NGT Natural gas benefits the environment and boosts your bottom line, while petrol is always readily available these are the main advantages of the bivalent drive system at the heart of the new Sprinter NGT. Mercedes-Benz Natural Gas Technology has extremely low emissions and is based on two different fuels: natural gas and premium unleaded. The bivalent design of this drive system is of major practical benefit as the driver can switch from natural-gas mode to petrol mode and vice versa at the touch of a button. This option makes the Sprinter NGT eminently suitable for applications consisting of journeys in both conurbations and rural areas where the use of both operating modes allows a substantial increase in overall range and, therefore, the radius of operation. In inner cities and recreational areas es pecially, natural-gas drive can relieve the environmental burden appreciably as it emits only very small quantities of nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and hydrocarbons (HC). Plus it helps to reduce the ozone concentration in the lower atmos phere. Furthermore, the 4

5 Thanks to this dual-platform configuration, the Sprinter NGT is a match for its conventionally driven counterpart in terms of both range and reliability of supply since it can easily switch from natural-gas mode to petrol mode, as and when required. Sprinter NGT emits virtually no carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, soot or other particulates. Safety as standard The Sprinter NGT has successfully passed all the necessary safety inspections and tests. It therefore meets the same high standard of safety as all Sprinter models. It is equipped with steel compressed-gas tanks, each of which is fitted with a safety valve; the tanks are extremely resistant, even when exposed to external forces. The vehicle meets the special safety standards for natural-gas vehicles according to ECE Directive R110. Parking in underground car parks is not subject to legal restrictions, nor is the use of ferries, unlike in the case of liquid-gas vehicles. 5

6 The technology: 100 % Mercedes-Benz The innovative natural-gas drive system in the Sprinter NGT is based on Mercedes-Benz many decades of experience in the development of alternative drive concepts. Our engineers developed and tested the Natural Gas Technology rigorously right up until the go-ahead for production was given. Furthermore, in contrast to many retrofit solutions, each of the system components is a fully integral part of the overall vehicle concept. We believe that one thing above all clearly marks this out as a new type of drive system: lower fuel costs. The Sprinter NGT is powered by a bivalent 4-cylinder in-line engine with a rated output of 115 kw (156 hp) in gas or petrol mode and a rated torque of 240 Nm and complies with the current EU 4 emissions standard. and 294 litres (chassis), depending on the tonnage, body and vehicle length, giving a range of up to 470 km in natural-gas mode alone, depending on the variant and gas quality. In order to allow optimal fulfilment of individual needs with respect to range and payload, the Sprinter NGT is available with a choice of different gastank configurations as standard. There is also the option of adding extra gas tanks behind the rear axle to further increase the range. As all the compressed-gas tanks are incorporated in an underfloor design, the cargo space can be used without restriction or compromise.the individual compressedgas tanks have capacities ranging from 30 to 100 litres. So the total capacity of a vehicle fitted with extra tanks is between approx. 208 litres (panel van) The advantages at a glance Number and capacity of gas tanks can be adapted to suit individual needs; standard-specification exterior gas tank for the chassis variant can be omitted, for example Additional gas tanks (special equipment) can be fitted behind the rear axle Underfloor design means no reduction in cargo space Ideal integration of all drive components ex factory High levels of reliability and operating safety 6

7 Example of a gas-tank configuration for the panel van/crewbus. Capacity and number of gas tanks based on individual requirements Standard equipment Special equipment A touch of the button on the instrument panel is all it takes to switch from natural-gas mode to petrol mode and vice versa Digital gas gauge on the Highline display The filler necks for the natural gas and petrol are in the usual place No reduction in cargo space thanks to underfloor mounting of gas tanks (the gas tanks are only coloured yellow for illustrative purposes; they are actually black)

8 An environmentally friendly concept that benefits more than just the environment The Sprinter has always enjoyed a reputation as one of the most economical vans in its class. And the new Sprinter NGT more than lives up to this billing as, in addition to ecological benefits, there are also financial incentives for purchasing the innovative natural-gas drive system from Mercedes-Benz. Alternative drive systems frequently have to battle against the preconceived idea that they are complicated, prone to faults and expensive. The Sprinter NGT proves that it doesn't have to be this way: its bivalent engine has proven its reliability in many years of testing and achieves the same mileage as a comparable petrol engine. Meanwhile, maintenance and repair costs are just as low as for Sprinter models equipped with a CDI diesel engine. However, the Sprinter NGT boasts a huge advantage when it comes to fuel costs. In Europe, CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is between 30 % and, in some cases, more than 50 % less expensive than a comparable quantity of diesel fuel. Furthermore, some countries have introduced tax relief, incentive schemes and other advantages, such as lower insurance premiums. On the bottom line, the slightly higher vehicle purchase cost is amortised in a relatively short time in some cases in the very first year, depending on annual mileage and the incentives on offer. Economy at a glance Much lower fuel costs Several countries offer tax relief, subsidies and allowances Short cost-amortisation times High mileage Low maintenance and repair costs Fuel costs: natural gas versus diesel (sample calculation) Combined fuel consumption¹), with automatic transmission (per 100 km) Fuel costs²) per 100 km Sprinter 315 CDI³) l diesel Approx Sprinter 316 NGT³) kg CNG Approx ¹)See footnotes 2 and 3 on page 11 ²)Based on fuel prices of 0.90 per kg of CNG and 1.25 per litre of diesel (as at January 2008 in Germany) ³)Vehicle registered as passenger car Saving Approx. 30 % 8

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10 Technical data Model Sprinter 316 NGT Sprinter 516 NGT No. of cylinders 4 Displacement [cc] 1796 Rated output [kw/hp] at engine speed [rpm] 115/156 at 5000 Rated torque [Nm] at engine speed [rpm] 240 at Perm. gross vehicle weight/perm. towing capacity [kg] 3500/ /2000 Perm. gross combination weight [kg] Fuel type Natural gas (CNG) and premium unleaded Capacity of compressed-gas tanks [l] Approx Capacity of petrol tank [l] Approx. 100 Range in natural-gas mode [km] (depending on capacity of compressed-gas tanks, tonnage, body, vehicle length, gas quality) Up to approx. 470 Range in natural-gas and petrol mode [km] (depending on capacity of com - pressed-gas tanks, tonnage, body, vehicle length, gas quality) Up to approx Fuel consumption and C0 2 emissions, Sprinter 316 NGT¹) Registered as passenger car Registered as commercial vehicle With manual transmission Gas consumption, urban/extra-urban/combined [kg/100 km]²)³) / / / / Gas CO 2 emissions, combined [g/km]³) Petrol consumption, urban/extra-urban/combined [l/100 km]³) / / / / Petrol CO 2 emissions, combined [g/km]³) With automatic transmission Gas fuel consumption, urban/extra-urban/combined [kg/100 km]²)³) / / / / Gas CO 2 emissions, combined [g/km]³) Petrol consumption, urban/extra-urban/combined [l/100 km]³) / / / / Petrol CO 2 emissions, combined [g/km]³)

11 Variants Panel van with standard roof Panel van with high roof Panel van with super-high roof Crewbus with standard roof Crewbus with high roof Pickup/ chassis Standard body length Wheelbase 3665 mm Long body length Wheelbase 4325 mm Body variant Perm. GVW [t] Body length Wheelbase [mm] Total volume of gas⁴) [l] Range of NGT³)⁴) [km] Overall range (NGT and petrol)³)⁴) [km] Payload capacity NGT⁵) [kg] Panel van 3.5 Standard Long Crewbus 3.5 Standard Pickup/ 3.5 Standard /1495 chassis with 3.5 Long /1465 standard cab 5 Standard / Long /2675 ¹)Figures for the Sprinter 516 NGT not available at time of publication ²)Fuel consumption for natural gas H in kg/100 km; there may be differences if L gas is used ³)The figures shown were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process (version 2004/3/EC of Directive 80/1268/EEC). The figures do not apply to a specific individual vehicle and do not form part of the product offer. They are provided solely for the purpose of comparing the different vehicle models. Consumption and emissions figures apply to vehicles which have a maximum mass of up to 3500 kg, excluding camper vans. The figures depend on the kerb weight of the vehicle (including a 75-kg driver), the rear-axle ratio and the transmission fitted. Values relating to natural gas are based on H gas ⁴)Incl. additional tanks (special equipment for the 3.5-t variant. Additional tanks not available for the 5-t variant) ⁵)Standard equipment without additional tanks 11

12 Take-back of end-of-life vehicles. Coming full circle At the end of its long life, you can return your Sprinter to us for environment-friendly disposal in accordance with the EU End-Of-Life Vehicle Directive. But that day lies a long way off. The take-back of end-of life vehicles applies in accordance with national regulations to vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross weight. The Sprinter has met the requirements governing the suitability of a vehicle s design for reuse and recycling for a number of years now. A network of vehicle take-back depots and dismantlers has been established which will process your vehicle in an environmentally friendly manner. The ways in which both vehicles and parts can be recovered are subject to ongoing development and improvement. Consequently, the Sprinter will be able to comply with any future increases in the recycling quota within the stipulated time limits. Further information is available from or your national hotline. Please note: changes may have been made to the product since this brochure went to press ( ). The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design, form, colour and specification during the delivery period, provided these changes, while taking into account the interests of the vendor, can be deemed reasonable with respect to the purchaser. Where the vendor or the manufacturer uses symbols or numbers to describe an order or the subject of an order, no rights may be derived solely from these. The illustrations and descriptions may include accessories and items of optional equipment which are not part of standard specification. Colours may differ slightly from those shown in the brochure, owing to the limitations of the printing process. This brochure may also contain models and services which are not available in individual countries. This brochure is distributed internationally. However, information on statutory and legal requirements, including tax legislation, applies to the Federal Republic of Germany at the time of going to press only. Please consult your Mercedes-Benz dealer for final details and for information about the statutory regulations and legal requirements which apply in other countries. Daimler AG, Stuttgart VAN/VMK D /0108 Printed in Federal Republic of Germany/Imprimé en République fédérale d Allemagne