New Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 camper van: The most fuel-efficient Sportsmobile ever - Gizmag
Some reports suggest that Mercedes stopped Oberaigner from moving forward with the Sportsmobile deal, but Sportsmobile told us it was more of an internal decision to shelve the project based on word that Mercedes planned to bring the 4x4 Sprinter... It took a few years, but Mercedes finally brought the Sprinter 4x4 over the Atlantic for the 2015 model year. "We know the features of this Sprinter 4x4 van will fit the needs of our customers for years to come. Beyond just adding the prestige of the three-pointed star, the Sprinter's real selling point for the Sportsmobile customer is better fuel economy for a 4WD Class B motorhome. The base Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 with 188-hp 3. 0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine is estimated at 20 mpg (12 l/100km), and Sportsmobile is telling customers to expect 14 to 18 mpg (17 to 13 l/100km) for a converted camper van. Sportsmobile offers a wide variety of floor plans, packages and options for the Sprinter 4x4 camper, with prices starting around US$70,000. The van can sleep up to four adults with the available Penthouse Top and folding in-cabin bed. Source: www.gizmag.com
