| Mercedes-Benz Vario | |
|---|---|
 815D Vario minibus in Viernheim, Germany in March 2006 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
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| Production | 1996–2013 |
| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial vehicle |
| Body style | 2-doortruck 4-doortruck 3-doorvan 4-doorvan 4-doorminibus |
| Layout | Front engine,rear-wheel drive Front engine,four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz OM602 Mercedes-Benz OM904 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3150-4800 mm |
| Width | 2200 mm |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz T2 |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Mercedes-Benz Atego |
TheMercedes-Benz Vario (model designationBM667/668/670) is a full-size commercial heavyvan and medium duty truck manufactured byMercedes-Benz between 1996 and 2013.
The Vario was launched in 1996 as a facelifted version of theMercedes-Benz T2.[1][2]
The bodyshell remained relatively unchanged throughout its 17-year production life. The Vario proved a popular basechassis fortrucks,minibuses and mini-coaches. When new regulations requireddisabled 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 seriesBlueTec4 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 inLudwigsfelde.[6][7] Between 1996 and 2013, 90,743 units were manufactured.[7] The Vario was succeeded inDaimler Trucks' model range by heavier versions of theMercedes-Benz Sprinter and lighter versions of theMercedes-Benz Atego.
| 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-cylinderIn-linediesel 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-cylinderIn-linediesel 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 | ||||
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