Kumbi-M on Cars

By Joseph Mashele

It is with pleasure that Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa announces the launch of the 517 Sprinter Panel Van, which will be offered beginning in February 2023. The 517 Sprinter lineup will replace the previous 516 Sprinter lineup, with the new, cutting-edge OM654 engine serving as the main improvement. The 517 Sprinter will gain increased fuel efficiency and a 5kW improvement in engine output as a result of this advancement in engine technology.

The OM654 diesel engine is made entirely of aluminium and features top-tier mechanics for exceptional handling dynamics. With its strong drive, exceptional economy, and low noise and vibration levels, it makes an impression. The 517 Sprinter gives elite enterprises the perfect vehicle to deliver goods more effectively while minimising their environmental impact thanks to its improved performance. The 517 Sprinter is the vehicle of choice for providing customers with a first-class shuttle experience because of its incredibly quiet and smooth ride. The redesigned 517 Sprinter enables discriminating business owners access to a utility vehicle that is more potent, fuel-efficient, comfortable, and environmentally friendly than ever before, while still maintaining the ready-for-anything spirit for which the Sprinter is so well known.

The key innovations of the new OM654 engine include:

• Ø Increased rated output and torque
• Ø A remarkably compact and lightweight engine design, thanks to a full-aluminium housing and an innovative placement of engine equipment.
• Ø Reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, due to the inclusion of steel pistons with combustion bowls, NANOSLIDE® cylinder coating and fourth-generation common-rail injection.
• Ø Low heat losses and favourable running conditions, owing to the placement of the exhaust-gas-cleaning technologies, close to the engine, for improved temperature management and efficiency.

516 Sprinter vs. 517 Sprinter engine comparison, at a glance:

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The 517 Sprinter is tailored to take businesses to the next level, with its remarkable versatility, trendsetting image and reliability, created for business owners who are driven for success.