Mercedes-Benz Vario
- Daimler-Benz (1996–1998)
- DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007)
- Daimler AG (2007–2013)
- Germany: Ludwigsfelde
- Spain: Alcobendas (CKD)
4-door truck
3-door van
4-door van
4-door minibus
Front engine, four-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz OM904
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Mercedes-Benz Atego
The Mercedes-Benz Vario (model designation BM667/668/670) is a full-size commercial heavy van and medium duty truck manufactured by Mercedes-Benz between 1996 and 2013.
History
The Vario was launched in 1996 as a facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz T2.[1][2]
The bodyshell remained relatively unchanged throughout its 17-year production life. The Vario proved a popular base chassis for trucks, minibuses and mini-coaches. When new regulations required disabled access, a model with a wheelchair lift was made available.[citation needed]
The Vario was fitted with several types of Mercedes-Benz engines. Pre-2000 vehicles used a 5-cylinder OM602LA (2874 cm3) and 4-cylinder OM904LA (4250 cm3), turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine. From September 2000, Vario 618D/818D models were equipped with a 4.2-liter turbo diesel engine with intercooler and direct injection with an output of 136 or 150 hp and torque of 520 or 580 Nm, respectively. The most powerful was a 177 hp, 675Nm engine.
With the introduction of the Euro 4 emission standards, the Vario began to be equipped with OM904LA series BlueTec4 turbocharged and intercooled engine with working volume of 4250 cm3 and a power of 129, 156 or 177 hp.[3][4] Set of new manual gearboxes, new automatic gearbox and some optional equipment was added to portfolio.
Two types of gearboxes were available, a 5-speed manual (later 6-speed) and on buses, an Allison AT 545 4-speed automatic (later an Allison LCT 1000 5-speed). Maximum payload was 4.4 tons with a load volume of 17.4 cubic meters. A 4x4 model was also available.[5] All models had a suspension on parabolic leaf springs, all ventilated disc brakes and power steering.
On 27 September 2013, the last Vario rolled off the production line in Ludwigsfelde.[6][7] Between 1996 and 2013, 90,743 units were manufactured.[7] The Vario was succeeded in Daimler Trucks' model range by heavier versions of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and lighter versions of the Mercedes-Benz Atego.
Engines
Model | Displacement cc | Bore × stroke mm | Engine code Mercedes-Benz | Rated output kW (hp) at rpm emission standards | Torque Nm at rpm | Prod. years | Fuel mixture |
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5-cylinder In-line diesel engine (turbocharged and intercooled) | |||||||
512D, 612D, 812D | 2874 | ø89 × 92.4 | OM 602 DE LA | 90 (122) 3800 Euro-2 | 280 2000-2300 | 1996–2001 | Distributor injection pump with EDC - line - nozzle holder |
4-cylinder In-line diesel engine (turbocharged and intercooled) | |||||||
810DT | 4249 | ø102 × 130 | OM 904 LA | 75 (102) 2200 Euro-2 | 1996–2001 | Unit pump - line - nozzle (UPS/PLD) | |
BlueTec4/5 613D, 813D 813DA (4×4) | 95 (129) 2200 Euro-4/Euro-5 | 500 1200–1600 | 2006-2013 | ||||
614D, 814D 814DA (4×4) | 100 (136) 2200 Euro-2/Euro-3 | 520 1200–1600 | 1996–2006 | ||||
615D, 815D 815DA (4x4) | 112 (152) 2200 Euro-2 | 580 1200–1600 | 1998–2001 | ||||
110 (150) 2200 Euro-3 | 575 1200–1600 | 2001–2006 | |||||
BlueTec4/5 616D, 816D 816DA (4x4) | 115 (156) 2200 Euro-4/Euro-5 | 610 1200–1600 | 2009-2013 | ||||
618D, 818D BlueTec4/5 (2006-2013) 618D, 818D 818DA (4x4) | 130 (177) 2200 Euro-3 Euro-4/Euro-5 | 675 1200–1600 | 2003–2013 |
Gallery
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- St Ives Bus Company Plaxton Beaver 2 bodied O814 in Cornwall in July 2013
- Southern Vectis O814D Vario minibus with rear wheelchair access in the UK in November 2011
- UPS Vario van in Germany in May 2005
- RheinEnergie 815D Vario Emergency Service Van in Cologne in July 2007
- 814D Vario Post Office Van in Halstead in January 2008
- 814D Vario Van with a Truck bed in the Netherlands in June 2012
- 512D Vario Emergency doctor van in Germany in July 2007
- Compass Travel Autobus Classique bodied Vario in Horsham in April 2009
References
Notes
- ^ Vario replaces the T2 Archived 21 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine Commercial Motor 3 October 1996
- ^ Mercedes Vario offers variety Archived 21 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine Commercial Motor 24 October 1996
- ^ Mercedes-Benz Vario Archived 24 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine Truck Planet
- ^ Mercedes-Benz Vario Archived 21 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine Commercial Motor 5 January 2006
- ^ "Vario 814DA 4x4 T he number of factory-built 7.5-tonne integral panel". Commercial Motor Archive. 9 November 2006. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014.
- ^ "Well-earned retirement". MyVan. 15 October 2013. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013.
- ^ a b DEPPE, PHILIPP (27 September 2013). "Letzter Vario rollt in Mercedes-Benz Werk Ludwigsfelde vom Band". Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog / Mercedes Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG (in German). Retrieved 8 April 2020.
Bibliography
- Röcke, Matthias (2008). Mercedes-Benz Transporter: Postwar to Present Day. Königswinter, Germany: Heel Verlag. ISBN 9783868520682.
External links
- Media related to Mercedes-Benz Vario at Wikimedia Commons
- Product Guide (in German) Mercedes-Benz
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A | Hatch | W168 | W169 | W176 | W177 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sedan | V177 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B | MPV | W245 | W246 | W247 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C | Saloon | W201 | W202 | W203 | W204 | W205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estate | S202 | S203 | S204 | S205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
E | Saloon | W124 | W210 | W211 | W212 | W213 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limousine | V124 | V212 | V213 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estate | S124 | S210 | S211 | S212 | S213 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S | Saloon | W126 | W140 | W220 | W221 | W222 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limousine | V126 | V140 | V220 | V221 | V222, X222 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pullman | VF126 | VF140 | VF220 | VV221 | VV222 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLA | 4-door coupé | C117 | C118 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shooting brake | X117 | X118 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLS | 4-door coupé | C219 | C218 | C257 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shooting brake | X218 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLC/C | Hatchback coupé | CL203 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coupé | C204 | C205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cabriolet | A205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLK/E | Coupé | C124 | C208 | C209 | C207 | C238 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cabriolet | A124 | A208 | A209 | A207 | A238 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Straßenversion | GTR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CL/S | Coupé | C126 | C140 | C215 | C216 | C217 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cabriolet | A217 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SLK/SLC | Roadster | R170 | R171 | R172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SL | R129 | R230 | R231 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SLS/GT | Coupé | C197 | C190 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roadster | R197 | R190 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4-door coupé | X290 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SLR | Coupé | C199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roadster | R199 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Speedster | Z199 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vaneo | MPV | W414 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
R | W251 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
V | W447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GLA | Crossover | X156 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GLB | Crossover | X247 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Musso/GLK/GLC | SUV | Musso FJ | X204 | X253 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SUV coupé | C253 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EQC | SUV | N293 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M/GLE | SUV | W163 | W164 | W166 | W167 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SUV coupé | C292 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GL/GLS | SUV | X164 | X166 | X167 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
G | Off-road vehicle | W460/461 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
W463 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Musso Sports/X | Pickup truck | Musso Sports P100 | W470 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Citan | LCV | W415 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vito & Viano | MB100 | W638 | W639 | W447 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sprinter | T1 | W901–W905 | NCV3 | VS30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vario | T2 | W670 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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