According to Inovev, the Sprinter should keep its 7% market share
- Mercedes unveiled the new generation of its Sprinter van (N1-3 segment) which fits in the range above the Citan (N1-1) and Vito (N1-2). This new generation of Sprinter replaces the previous generations launched in 1995 and 2006. The silhouette of the vehicle remains the same and the production site is still the factory in Düsseldorf. Since 2013, the Mercedes Sprinter has been produced at an average of 140,000 units each year, whereas in the early 2000s (until 2008) the production volume was between 120,000 and 130,000 units. In fact, the Sprinter has benefited both from the revival of the European market for light commercial vehicles observed since 2013 and from a rise in notoriety against some of its competitors (Ford Transit, Fiat Ducato, VW Crafter, Renault Master, Opel Movano, Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer), so that its share of the LCV market in Europe has progressively increased from 6% in the early 2000s to 7% today. According to Inovev, the Sprinter should keep this 7% market share (140,000 units per year).
- The engines of the new Sprinter are the following: a 4-cylinder 2.15 liter diesel developing 114hp, 143hp and 163hp ( compared to 109hp, 129hp and 150hp on the previous generation ) and a 3.0 liter V6 diesel developing 190hp (vs 184hp previously). In addition, a 100% electric version will be available as of 2019 (eSprinter). This will be the second electric model in the German brand's utility line after the Mercedes eVito launched in 2018.
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