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.
| Mercedes-Benz Vario | |
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 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-door truck 4-door truck 3-door van 4-door van 4-door minibus |
| 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 |
History
editThe 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
edit| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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
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References
editNotes
edit- ^ 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
edit- Röcke, Matthias (2008). Mercedes-Benz Transporter: Postwar to Present Day. Königswinter, Germany: Heel Verlag. ISBN 9783868520682.
External links
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Media related to Mercedes-Benz Vario at Wikimedia Commons- Product Guide (in German) Mercedes-Benz
