| Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (W414) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler |
| Production | 2001–2005 |
| Assembly | Germany:Ludwigsfelde (Industriewerke Ludwigsfelde) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | SubcompactMPV (M) |
| Body style | 5-doorMPV |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 LL4 Petrol 1.9 L L4 Petrol 1.7 L L4 Diesel |
| Transmission | 5-speedManual 5-speedACS 5-speedTouchShift |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114 in) |
| Length | 4,192 mm (165 in) |
| Width | 1,742 mm (69 in) |
| Height | 1,830 mm (72 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz B-Class |
TheMercedes-Benz Vaneo is a five-door, seven-seatercompact MPV (M-segment in Europe) that was produced byMercedes-Benz from 2001 to 2005. It used theautomobile platform from the first generationMercedes-Benz A-Class. Up to seven seater capacity was available, but this vehicle was not built as avan, instead it was built as aMPV. The name Vaneo is derived from the wordVan, which is used inGerman for the car typesMPV.
The Vaneo was front-wheel-drive only and limited to four-cylinder engines. The body consisted of twosliding rear doors and'Sandwich Floor' construction giving it avan-like driving position and a higher roof line. It was suitable for U.K.'sMotability for the disabled, as well as for use astaxicabs.
Seating for five was standard, with two third-row buckets optional. With all the rear seats removed, there was up to 3,000 litres of cargo space. A 120 kg capacity slide-out boot floor was optional. Roof rails were standard onTrend andAmbiente models, whileISOfix anchorages were included on all vehicles.
Due to quality issues and poor sales the Vaneo was discontinued after a three-year production run.[1] It was replaced in the same year it was discontinued, by the similarly-sizedB-Class.
The Vaneo was tested byEuro NCAP in 2002 with the following ratings:[2]
| Euro NCAP | Rating |
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| Adult occupant: |   |
| Pedestrian: | |
The Vaneo was tested by Thatcham's New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) organisation and achieved the following ratings:[3]
| NVSR | Rating |
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| Theft of car: | |
| Theft from car: | |
Engines complied withEuro 3 emission standards. They included: 1.6 L in two states of tune and 1.9 L petrol engines, as well as a 1.7 L diesel. Three 5-speed transmissions were available: amanual, an automated clutch system calledACS, and a regularautomatic called "TouchShift."
| Years | Model & Transmission | Engine | Power | Torque | Top Speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Economy | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ||||||||
| 2002–2005 | 1.6 82 Manual/ACS | 1.6 L, 4 in-L | 82 PS (60 kW; 81 hp) | 140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) | 156 km/h (97 mph) | 15.3 secs | 36.2 mpg | 187 g/km |
| 2002–2005 | 1.6 102 Manual/ACS | 1.6 L, 4 in-L | 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) | 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) | 167 km/h (104 mph) | 13.1 secs | 35.3 mpg | 192 g/km |
| 2002–2005 | 1.6 102 TouchShift | 1.6 L, 4 in-L | 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) | 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) | 164 km/h (102 mph) | 13.8 secs | 34.0 mpg | 199 g/km |
| 2002–2005 | 1.9 125 Manual/ACS | 1.9 L, 4 in-L | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) | 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) | 182 km/h (113 mph) | 10.7 secs | 34.4 mpg | 197 g/km |
| 2002–2005 | 1.9 125 TouchShift | 1.9 L, 4 in-L | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) | 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) | 177 km/h (110 mph) | 11.5 secs | 33.2 mpg | 204 g/km |
| Diesel | ||||||||
| 2002–2005 | 1.7 CDI 91 Manual/ACS | 1.7 L, 4 in-L | 91 PS (67 kW; 90 hp) | 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) | 161 km/h (100 mph) | 13.6 secs | 47.9 mpg | 157 g/km |
| 2002–2005 | 1.7 CDI 91 TouchShift | 1.7 L, 4 in-L | 91 PS (67 kW; 90 hp) | 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) | 158 km/h (98 mph) | 15.5 secs | 42.8 mpg | 174 g/km |
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