Pricing and specification has been announced for the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter AWD.

It is now available to order for March 2019 production, priced from £37,540 excluding VAT for the Sprinter 314 Chassis L2 AWD.

The Sprinter AWD is designed to offer a practical and capable solution where additional traction is required, and uses the Mercedes-Benz 4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) technology, which is integrated with Adaptive ESP, offering unrivalled traction management in operation.

The Sprinter AWD features selectable low range transmission and downhill speed regulation to enhance the traction and grade ability of the Sprinter range even further, as well as increasing the climbing ability of the vehicle, says Mercedes.

The AWD system is turned on and off electro-hydraulically, enabling the system to be engaged (4x4) or disengaged (4x2) in vehicle speeds of up to 6 mph if conditions demand.

The system is operated by a dashboard mounted rocker switch, with integrated indicator lights to show selection and full engagement, and uses full electronic control to manage traction, which negates the need for a manually engaged differential lock.

In all-wheel-drive mode, the transfer case sends 35% of the power to the front axle and 65% to the rear axle. With low range engaged torque is increased by around 40%.

In addition to the low range gear selection and downhill speed regulation, enhanced standard specification for the Sprinter AWD above a standard 4x2 Sprinter includes entrance grab handles on both front doors, hydraulic steering, and mixed use mud and slush tyres for optimum all round suitability.

The AWD Sprinter models use a fully developed and integrated factory assembled driveline and are built alongside 4x2 models; they are not aftermarket conversions and are covered by full three year, unlimited mileage Mercedes-Benz Warranty and supported by the nationwide Dealer Network.

Technical data

Data below shows the difference between the 4x4 models and the equivalent 4x2 version. All other vehicle data remains the same.

	3 Series models	5 Series models
Overall height	Increases by approx. 165mm
Kerb weight total	Increase by approx. 200kg
Plated weight front axle	Increases to 1860kg	Increases to 2000kg
Fuel tank capacity	Increases to 93 litres
Approach angle front	Approx. 27 degrees
Departure angle rear	Approx. 16 to 24 degrees
Ramp angle	Approx. 18 to 23 degrees

Prices

Model	Price excl VAT
314 Chassis L2 AWD	£37,540
316 Chassis L2 AWD	£38,155
319 Chassis L2 AWD	£42,845
314 Chassis L3 AWD	£38,240
316 Chassis L3 AWD	£38,855
319 Chassis L3 AWD	£43,545
516 Chassis L2 AWD	£44,485
519 Chassis L2 AWD	£49,175
516 Chassis L3 AWD	£45,185
519 Chassis L3 AWD	£49,875
516 Crewcab L2 AWD	£46,835
519 Crewcab L2 AWD	£51,525
516 Crewcab L3 AWD	£47,535
519 Crewcab L3 AWD	£52,225
314 Van L2 AWD	£38,605
316 Van L2 AWD	£39,235
319 Van L2 AWD	£43,925
314 Van L3 H2 AWD	£40,430
316 Van L3 H2 AWD	£41,045
319 Van L3 H2 AWD	£45,735
516 Van L2 AWD	£45,550
519 Van L2 AWD	£50,240
516 Van L3 H2 AWD	£47,360
519 Van L3 H2 AWD	£52,050