- 2020 MERCEDES PASSENGER VAN DRIVER
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- 2020 MERCEDES PASSENGER VAN PLUS
Mercedes-Benz quotes a turning circle of 13.4 metres, and the 360-degree camera makes parking and manoeuvring simple.
The steering ratio is short, at three turns lock to lock, and only a light touch is required at the wheel.
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And with a ceiling height of 1930mm (a little less under the roof-mounted air-con), there's full standing room for most.ĭriving the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Transfer 416 couldn't be easier. Granted, with a seat width of 420mm you wouldn't want to be carting around sumo wrestlers, but the seating is comfortable enough and there's plenty of leg room. Passenger comfort is also well addressed. It's a bit of a stretch away, as is the button to switch between the front air-con and the rear, roof-mounted air-con (both of which are highly effective). The layout of all the various controls is logical and most things are within easy reach the exception being the temperature switch for the climate control. Add in the TFT display and the MBUX system, and it's a thoroughly modern, attractive and functional cockpit.
The Sprinter Transfer’s cab is the usual expanse of dark plastics you'd expect in an LCV, but the quality of the fit and finish is excellent, with uniform and tight panel tolerances throughout. Meanwhile the sturdy synthetic flooring is easy to clean and should prove hard-wearing. It's cloth upholstery throughout, but it's attractive and appears to be of a high quality. The optional suspension seat, meanwhile, has adjustable spring damping, electronic lumbar support and an adjustable armrest. The smart leather-wrap steering wheel feels luxurious and the steering column is adjustable for tilt and reach.
Vision is good, with reasonably narrow A-pillars, an expansive windscreen and high seating affording an excellent view ahead, aided by clear and distortion-free standard/spot side mirrors. It's a roomy enough space but pretty basic – there are neither luggage anchor points nor any 12-volt sockets. The floor height is reasonably high at 675mm but there's a lower sill to aid entry if required. The luggage area is accessed via the 50/50 barn-style doors at the rear. This minibus has a maximum payload of 1455kg, which means that even with a full payload of occupants weighing 75kg each, there's still over half a tonne available to cover luggage. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Transfer 416 has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 4100kg, so it can be driven on a standard car licence. The wall-mounted smartphone brackets with USB charging ports are a nice touch too, although they're all USBC plugs so an adapter cable may be necessary. The step stops automatically if anything obstructs it and we really like the sturdy and prominent hand rail to help passengers in or out.Įach seat is fitted with a three-point safety belt and the outboard seats have reclining seat backs. The side door and step can be activated by the external handle, an internal button, a button on the dash, or via the remote key fob. The latter packages a heated driver's suspension seat and halogen fog lamps with a Parking Package with 360-degree camera.
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Our test vehicle boasts several options, including an electric park brake ($402), leather-wrap steering wheel ($253), high-performance roof-mounted air-conditioning ($3861), prestige paint ($2200), window tinting ($611), a painted bumper ($759), adaptive cruise control ($1210), dynamic lane keeping ($627), and a Driver Comfort Pack ($2420).
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In addition to its many safety features (more on those later), the Sprinter Transfer 416 also benefits from 'Benz's MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) multimedia system with 7.0-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, plus TFT/analogue instrumentation, keyless starting, idle-stop system, and cornering lights. The engine is Euro 6 compliant and has a selective catalytic reduction system to help it meet emissions standard, so the vehicle also requires AdBlue. The Transfer 416 is rear-wheel drive and uses Mercedes-Benz's 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission.
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