Mercedes-Benz has expanded its range of new-generation minibuses with the Sprinter Transfer 45 and Sprinter City 45 models.
The Sprinter Transfer is the flexible all-rounder in the portfolio of Mercedes-Benz minibuses. The vehicle can be used for transfers and trips, serves as a shuttle bus and covers the whole spectrum of passenger transportation, taking up its space between the regular-service specialists and long-distance travel experts. Measuring 7.4 metres in length, the new Sprinter Transfer 45 is the largest model of the series. It has seats for up to 22+1 passengers and a permissible gross vehicle weight of up to 5.5 tonnes.
Passengers enter the Sprinter Transfer through a sliding side door with an electrically operated step. As an option, entry is also possible via a widened and lowered co-driver’s door. Mercedes-Benz can equip the Sprinter Transfer 45 with an air-sprung rear axle or a retarder as a wear-free auxiliary brake. The passenger compartment is fully panelled and a bus interior ceiling can be optionally ordered in place of the regular textile ceiling. Luggage racks are also available. The standard InterStar Sprinter intercity seats are suitable for longer distances. Alternatively, the TravelStar Sprinter touring coach seats are also available.
Within the range of Mercedes-Benz minibuses, The Sprinter City model series is designed for regular-service routes. The 7.4-metre-long Sprinter City 45 represents the entry into the Sprinter City model series.
A body width of 2.02 metres and a turning circle of 15.3 metres improves the manoeuvrability of the Sprinter City. The permissible gross vehicle weight of 5.0–5.5 tonnes ensures that the bus has sufficient weight reserves even when fully occupied with up to 30 passengers.
The passenger compartment features a low-entry design and is divided into a spacious low-floor platform between the axles and a higher seating area at the rear. Both the bus ceiling with integrated LED light strip and the CityStar Sprinter seats are characteristic features of its interior. Various seating versions are available, ranging from plastic seat shells to fully-upholstered seats. The low-floor platform can be equipped with up to four folding seats, a quick-change seating system or a wheelchair space as required. The InterStar Sprinter intercity seats are also available as an option.
The standard engine in both vehicles has an output of 105 kW (143 hp). A six-speed manual transmission is responsible for power transmission to the rear axle on the Sprinter Transfer 45, or as an option, the 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission with torque converter. The latter is part of the standard equipment on the Sprinter City 45. Both minibuses can be equipped to passenger-car standard with assistance systems suitable for each individual area of operation.
