Mercedes-Benz Vans

The Vario
Panel van, pickup, tipper, chassis

Mercedes-Benz
Contents
The concept behind the Vario 4
The most important advantages at a glance

The Vario panel van 6

Vehicle variants, possible uses and ease of loading

The Vario pickup 8

Vehicle variants, possible uses and ease of loading

The Vario tipper 10

Vehicle variants and possible uses

Special-purpose bodies 12
Based on the Vario chassis

Comfort, handling and functionality 14

Everything you need to make your work more enjoyable

Technology, engines and safety 16

A choice of transmissions and final-drive ratios
for different purposes, high-torque engines,
plus the safety and reliability of the overall system

Optional extras 18
A whole range of extras, tailored to your own personal
requirements and the intended use of the vehicle

Our service portfolio 20

The range of Mercedes-Benz services,
including CharterWay, the MercedesService Card
and Service 24h

Technical data 22
Dimensions and weights, payloads and wheelbase variants

Upholstery and paintwork 26

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The concept behind the Vario
A tailor-made, multipurpose van
Based on an adaptable range of combination options – which even extends to custom-made
solutions – the Vario model series offers tailor-made, cost-effective vans with a practical design.
Ideal, whether you’re transporting packaged or bulk goods, urgent deliveries or sensitive items,
tools or a whole team of workers.
Over 60 variations and
no two the same ...
The Vario combines all the
advantages of a van with the
strengths of a light truck.
Over 60 different variations are
available ex-factory – plus
around 300 items of optional
equipment for even greater
comfort and ease of handling
under specific operating con-
ditions. The 60 + combinations
are the result of four wheel-
bases, two roof heights and a
wide range of bodies such as
panel van, pickup, tipper and a
standard cab or crewcab. The
possibilities range from classic
panel vans to chassis with
special bodies – a solution often
found in the light truck sector.
A special “traction head” ver-
sion is also available. So what
is it to be? Greater payload,
Over 60 variations ex-factory as well
as a large variety of special bodies
are what make the Vario so unique.
In brief, the model series offers
made-to-measure transport solutions
for long-term profitability
greater cargo area or greater
cargo capacity? With the Vario,
the choice is yours: with a
maximum payload* of approx.
4.4 t, a maximum cargo area
of 14.79 m2 and a maximum
cargo capacity of 17.4 m3.
... and that’s just
the beginning
Special requests are all par
for the course with the Vario.
And the Vario chassis provides
the ideal basis for collaborat-
ing with competent body spe-
cialists to achieve even more
specialised solutions. For ex-
ample, the Vario can be used
for transporting special goods,
drinks or refrigerated prod-
ucts, by postal or courier ser-
vices, for municipal use, with
a standard or refrigerated box-
body, as a fire brigade, police
or emergency service vehicle...
or as a basis for bus bodies
or as a camper van. And these
are just the most important
variations.
One thing distinguishes
every Vario:
Mercedes-Benz quality
It doesn’t matter what a Vario
looks like or what its intended
use is, as a Mercedes-Benz
van, it acts as the benchmark
in its class – not just when it
comes to technology, safety
and comfort but, above all, in
terms of value for money.
It comes with the proverbial
Mercedes-Benz quality, relia-
bility and durability that
reduce follow-up costs; with
easy handling, comfortable
loading and a flexibility of use
that make work more efficient;
with state-of-the art electronic
engine management, high en-
gine output and low consump-
tion values; with service inter-
vals of 45,000 km as a rule;
with disc brakes on all four
wheels and with the option of
a driver’s airbag**. And, last
but not least, it comes equipped
with a comfortable driver’s
workplace. We haven’t forgotten
the environment either: recy-
clable materials and plastics
plus low exhaust and noise
emissions are standard in the
Vario, whatever the variant.
* All payload figures stated in this brochure
are based on the kerb weight of the vehicle
(with body but without optional extras)
** Airbag not available in combination
with all-wheel drive
The Vario panel van

Whatever you’re dishing out,

the Vario can take it
It would be difficult to find anything with which the
Vario panel van couldn’t cope. It’s a giant among vans when
it comes to payload and volume. And when performing
its multitudinous tasks it more than lives up to its name,
providing variability that is virtually unmatched.
The bigger the job,
the better the Vario
When it comes to cargo
capacity, the Vario panel van is
certainly one of life’s “takers”.
Offering a volume of up to
17.4 m3, it combines the load-
carrying potential of a light
truck with the various advan-
tages of a van, including visi-
bility, flexibility and manoeu-
vrability. The Vario panel van
demonstrates its true strengths
where others fail: in the field
of heavy or bulky goods – the
staple diet of regional haulage,
industry and commerce, the
furniture removal trade and the
public sector. A choice of differ-
ent partitions and various
combinations of rear and slid-
ing side doors is available
to meet your own personal re-
quirements and to tailor your
van specifically to your intended
use, allowing you, for example,
to load and unload Europallets
from all sides. Every detail
is designed to promote ease
of use – consider, for example,
the practically vertical side
walls and optional flattened
wheel housings which max-
imise capacity and ensure an
efficient use of space when
stacking or adding interior fit-
tings. And when it comes to
payload, the Vario panel van
doesn’t begin to reach its limits
until somewhere around the
4.3-t mark.
The advantages of
the panel van
n Three wheelbase variants
n Standard and high roof
versions with 1785-mm or
1930-mm headroom
n Cargo capacity of 10.4 to
17.4 m3, depending on wheel-
base and roof variant
n Different partition options
plus different combinations
of rear doors and sliding
side doors, depending
on use and preference
n Convenient and practical A cargo capacity of between 10.4 and
loading and unloading 17.4 m3, a payload of up to around
of Europallets using forklift 4.3 t and 1785-mm headroom – or
n Rear doors extend to edge 1930 mm in the high-roof version.
of roof and open to an angle The Vario panel van is also ideal
of 270° (with standard roof) for accommodating Europallets
n Sliding door on right of
cargo compartment,
or both sides as an option
n Steps at all doors, making
loading and unloading easier
n Option of passenger com-
partment with additional
second seat row, providing
space for up to 7 people
in total
n All-wheel-drive version
also available
n Practically vertical side
walls, optional flattened
wheel housings
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The Vario pickup

Developed from practical experience for practical use

The sheer variety of Vario pickups and the many detailed solutions designed with the user
in mind are testimony to their heritage: this van is very clearly a product of the knowledge and
understanding gained from practical experience.

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 Getting the measure of things
Opting for a Vario pickup means
refusing to compromise. Just
take a look at the available cargo
area: with four different wheel-
bases, the pickup offers you a
cargo area of between 6.92 and
14.79 m2. Or consider the avail-
able payload of up to around
4.4 t in models with a permis-
sible gross weight of 7.49 t.
This makes it ideal for all uses
requiring a van that can stand
on its own four wheels:
in the construction industry,
in the building materials
trade, in the haulage sector or
when transporting parcelled
goods. It goes without saying,
of course, that we’ve thought
about the passengers, too: up
to seven people can make
themselves comfortable in the
crewcab model. That means
having enough room in the front
for the full team, and enough
in the pickup body for all the
materials.

The pickup at a glance

n Four wheelbase variants
with a cargo area of between
6.92 and 14.79 m2
n Payload of approx. 2.4 t to
around 4.4 t, depending on
model and weight category
n Crewcab with space
for up to 7 people
n Aluminium pickup body
with non-slip, heavy-duty
mesh-reinforced floor
n All three sides of the alumin-
ium pickup body can be
dropped down completely for
easy loading and unloading
n Non-slip, folding step
as standard
n Securing rings as easy and
safe means of securing load
n Extra-wide pickup body
with aluminium sides as
an option
n Tarpaulin hoops available
as an option
n All-wheel-drive version
also available (3700 or
4250 mm wheelbase)

Vario pickup with crewcab: with the optionally available twin co-driver seat
in the front and space for four in the rear, it provides up to seven people
with a very comfortable seat. And still allows a large load of material
to be transported at the same time

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The Vario tipper

When the going gets tough,

the tough get going
When the going gets tough, the Vario really comes into its own. And when
used as one of the tippers that go about their daily work on building and
construction sites, it certainly shows what it is capable of, combining high
payload with manoeuvrability.

Anything but one-sided There are now even more The tipper and its
To the rear, to the right or sides to the all-wheel drive advantages
to the left – when unloading If you’re out on rough terrain – n Payload of up to around 4 t

goods, our Vario tippers are
anything but one-sided: they
are designed as three-way
tippers ex-factory and can
handle payloads of up to about
4 tonnes. Despite the amount
of space the Vario offers for
materials and people, it needs
very little for itself. On build-
ing sites in particular the ma-
noeuvrability of a van pays off.
With a turning circle of just
11.8 metres ( with 3150-mm
wheelbase), the Vario handles
as easily as a passenger car.
working in landscape garden-
ing or on construction sites,
for example – you’ll soon come
to appreciate the Vario 814 DA /
815 DA all-wheel drives.
thanks to reinforced tipper
body and reinforced frame
n Available with crewcab,
which seats up to 7, instead
of standard cab
n Vario 814 DA /815 DA
all-wheel-drive tippers
designed for use on Unload to the right, left or
rough terrain (3700-mm rear: the 3-way Vario tipper
wheelbase) ex-factory
With power steering and a
turning circle on a par with
that of a passenger car, the
Vario makes child’s play of
cramped construction sites.
The tipper, too, is optionally
available with a crewcab

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Special-purpose bodies

A professional basis you can build on

The sheer diversity of the special bodies which can be combined with
the Vario chassis is quite remarkable. But whichever one you choose, you
can be confident it has been developed in close partnership with leading
body specialists* in order to create a van which is tailor-made for your
specific requirements.

Everything’s possible
with the right partners
Although there are more than
60 ex-works variants of the
Vario – and a choice of some
500 items of factory-fitted spe-
cial equipment – certain cus-
tomer requirements call for
solutions which we develop as
virtual one-offs in close co-
operation with our specialist
body-building partners. This
means that the possibilities are
almost unlimited. Box-bodies,
for example, are available in
dry cargo /standard box form,
insulated or refrigerated, and
with or without a liftgate.
In fact, if you’re looking for
a special solution in the cargo
volume range up to 31 m3,
almost anything is possible.
We’re looking forward to
hearing about your special
requirements
Although we really would be
surprised if you came up with a
completely new challenge for us.
When you ask us for a special-
purpose body, you are tapping
into a vast wealth of experience
(chassis versions account for up
to one fifth of Vario production).
So, whatever you might have in
mind, you can count on us to
work with our partners to turn
it into reality. And, of course,
to provide you with comprehen-
sive advice about the appro-
priate wheelbase, engine, drive
system and equipment for a
given application. Any other
questions? We’ll be happy
to help!
* The body manufacturers are responsible
for ensuring that the finished vehicle is
roadworthy and safe to operate, and that
the body is compatible with the chassis
on which it is mounted
Comfort, handling and functionality

Concentrating on the task of driving

Take a seat inside the Vario, and you’ll be impressed by the clear layout, the functionality and the
robust design. But you’ll also appreciate the standard of comfort on board, designed to make
the working day more pleasant. In making the most of the practical features, we haven’t forgotten
that comfort is not a luxury in a van but a sensible way of taking the stress off the driver.
The Vario as a workplace
The cockpits of Mercedes vans
have always had a straight-
forward, easily comprehensible
layout. The Vario is no excep-
tion to this design principle.
The instruments are clear and
non-reflective, and can be read
easily by day or night. The inte-
rior of the Vario is luxurious
in the amount of space it gives
the driver and up to two co-
drivers – or up to 7 people in
the case of the crewcab. And
this is comfort with a purpose.
Its aim is to take stress off
the driver, because the job is
stressful enough.
The Vario cockpit
at a glance
n Comfortable seats, designed
to be kind to the back,
providing excellent support
for all occupants
n Driver’s seat can be adjusted
in a number of ways to pro-
vide the most comfortable
individual seating position:
the height, tilt, distance
from the steering wheel and
position of the backrest can
be adjusted individually
n Optimised soundproofing
reduces noise from engine
and outside
n Power steering as standard
n High-performance
heating and ventilation
system for a pleasant
working climate
n Large exterior mirrors
n Generously proportioned
windscreen for excellent
visibility
Practical extras to make
the job easier
n Air conditioning for The driver’s seat in the Vario:
enhanced comfort* it can be fully adjusted to suit your
n Auxiliary heater with timer preferred sitting position
n Roof hatch in cab
n Navigation system
n Pre-installation for hands-
free mobile phone system * Not for crewcab/passenger compartment
Technology, engines and safety

Cutting-edge technology for improved output.

And enhanced safety
Technology is not an end in itself as far as we are concerned, but a means to an end.
From high-torque engines and different transmissions and final-drive ratios for different purposes,
to the safety and reliability of the entire system.

Companies which regularly
have to cope with high
payloads and extreme condi-
tions, e. g. on construction
sites, tend to be very demand-
ing when it comes to technol-
ogy, particularly in the areas
of safety, reliability and
longevity.
n Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) as standard
n Powerful, dual-circuit air/
hydraulic braking system
with automatic brake
adjustment
n Automatic, load-dependent
brake pressure control
at rear axle
n Additional engine brake,
also with constantly open
throttle valve, as an option
n Electronic immobiliser
as an option
The best of frameworks
n Robust ladder-type frame
n Robust rigid axles front
n For optimum ride comfort:
maintenance-free parabolic
springs front and rear
n Various versions of air sus-
pension for 614 D – 818 D
models, with self-levelling
suspension if required 3)

n Internally ventilated and rear

A high standard of safety disc brakes front and rear n Various different final-drive

n Driver’s airbag 1) in combi- n Wear-free retarder ratios for a variety of appli-

nation with belt tensioners for 4 x 2 models 2) as cations, as an option with
as an option an option differential lock

Models 614 D 615 D 618 D 814 D

Perm. GVW [kg] 5990 5990 5990 7490
Engine OM 904 LA/diesel OM 904 LA/diesel OM 904 LA/diesel OM 904 LA/diesel
No. of cylinders 4 4 4 4
Displacement [cc] 4250 4250 4250 4250
Output [ kW/hp] 100/136 110/150 130/177 100/136
at [rpm] 2200 2200 2200 2200
Max. torque [Nm] 520 580 675 520
at [rpm] 1200 –1600 1200 –1600 1200 –1600 1200 –1600

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Torque when it matters
With a fully laden van, the top
speed is less important than
knowing that the necessary
tractive power is there when
you need it – when accelerat-
ing and on uphill gradients.
Here the three different Vario
diesel engines are particularly
impressive.
Even the 100-kW (136-hp)
engine for the 614 D, 814 D and
814 DA Vario models, featuring
direct injection, exhaust gas
turbocharger and charge-air
cooling, develops high pulling
power at low engine speeds,
thanks to its impressive 520-
Nm torque. The more powerful
version of this 4.2-l engine,
with its output of 110 kW
of-the-line 130-kW (177-hp)
unit for the Vario 618 D and
818 D, which develops tremen-
dous torque of 675 Nm. In all
4 x 2 models this engine is
combined with the tried-and-
tested 6-speed transmission.
The Vario with all-wheel
drive
The 814 DA /815 DA permanent
all-wheel-drive model variants
prove their worth in any appli-
cation on difficult terrain,
particularly in the landscape
gardening business or on
construction sites. A selectable
off-road ratio ensures greater
tractive power on rough ground
and, to improve traction, both
the differential in the transfer
n Automatic transmission3)
(alternative for 4 x 2 models
with output of 100 or 110 kW )
n Cruise control
n Vario with bio-diesel drive:
as an option the standard
Vario engine can be modi-
fied so that it can run on
bio-diesel (rapeseed oil
methyl ester), making it even
more eco-friendly by helping
to preserve fossil fuels
The Vario engines deliver high torque
at low engine speeds. The most power-
ful version delivers its maximum
torque of 675 Nm from just 1200 rpm
140
Output kW

130 kW
(150 hp) and torque of 580 Nm, case and the rear axle differ- 130

120
is designed for the 615 D, 815 D ential can be locked. 110
110 kW

and 815 DA models. A 5-speed 100

100 kW

transmission with overdrive and Available as an option 90

a precisely tuned powertrain
ensure optimum power transfer
from these two engines to the
80
n Close-ratio 6-speed trans- 1) Airbag not available in combination
70
mission (alternative with all-wheel drive
60
2) Not for 3150 /3700-mm wheelbase,
for 4 x 2 models with output tipper or special versions 50

wheels. Finally, there is the top- of 100 or 110 kW ) 3) Not for tipper 40

30
Engine speed n
200
800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600

800
Torque Nm

815 D 818 D 814 DA (4 x 4) 815 DA (4 x 4) 700 675 Nm

580 Nm
7490 7490 7490 7490 600

500
OM 904 LA/diesel OM 904 LA/diesel OM 904 LA/diesel OM 904 LA/diesel 520 Nm

400
4 4 4 4
300
Engine speed n
4250 4250 4250 4250 2000
800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
110/150 130/177 100/136 110/150
2200 2200 2200 2200 OM 904 LA 100 kW (136 hp)
580 675 520 580 OM 904 LA 110 kW (150 hp)
1200 –1600 1200–1600 1200 –1600 1200 –1600 OM 904 LA 130 kW (177 hp)

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Optional extras

Build your own Vario

In addition to the extensive range of standard equipment, a choice of over 300 optional extras is avail-
able, allowing you to equip your Vario to suit your own personal requirements and the particular use to
which you intend to put the vehicle. Here are a few of the most important. Ask your Mercedes-Benz
dealer about the extensive range of accessories. And about our tailor-made solutions for special appli-
cations or, for example, the available dry freight /standard box-bodies or insulated /refrigerated box-
bodies. A number of body manufacturers also offer a variety of special solutions which are matched
to your requirements and application down to the last detail.*

Driver’s seat with hydraulic suspension Power windows “Sound 30 APS” navigation system

Pre-installation for mobile phone Sliding driver’s door Roof hatch in cab
(adaptable hands-free system)

Sliding door to cargo compartment, Full-height partition with windows Air suspension (rear axle)
with window

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 Optional extras Panel Chassis with Chassis with
van standard cab crewcab
3-way tipper body, steel, hydraulic Ä X X
6 - speed transmission (for 4 x 2 models with 100 /110 kW) X X X
Air conditioning (for standard cab only) X X Ä
Air suspension (front and /or rear axle) X X X
Automatic transmission (for 4 x 2 models with 100/110 kW) X X X
Auxiliary heat exchanger in cargo compartment X Ä Ä
Auxiliary heat exchanger in crewcab Ä Ä X
Cruise control X X X
Differential lock (rear axle) X X X
Driver’s airbag (not available in combination with all-wheel drive) X X X
Electrically-operated exterior mirrors X X X
Engine brake, also in combination with constantly open throttle valve X X X
Final-drive ratios on rear axle (various) X X X
Halogen lighting in cargo compartment X Ä Ä
Hinged rear doors (180°) with or without windows X Ä Ä
Hinged rear doors (270°) with windows X Ä Ä
Hot water auxiliary heater X X X
Hydraulic co-driver seat X X X
Hydraulic driver’s seat X X X
Immobiliser X X X
Kerb mirror X Ä Ä
Load-securing rings X Ä Ä
Partition - various types
X Ä Ä
(full with 2 windows; half, behind driver’s seat; half-height, reinforced)
Passenger compartment (crewcab) Ä Ä X
Passenger compartment (panel van) X Ä Ä
Pickup platform with aluminium sides (various versions) Ä X X
Power take-off X X X
Power windows (driver and co-driver doors) X X X
Pre-installation for mobile phone (adaptable hands-free system) X X X
Radio/cassette X X X
Radio with CD player X X X
Retarder (wheelbase 4250 mm and above) X X X
Roof hatch in cab X X X
Roof hatch in cab (steel or glass) X X X
Roof hatch in cargo compartment (steel or glass) X Ä Ä
Rotating beacon lamps (wheelbase 4250 mm and above) X X X
Single co-driver seat X X X
Sliding door for cargo compartment, left, with or without window X Ä Ä
Sliding door for cargo compartment, right, with window X Ä Ä
Sliding side door for driver and /or co-driver X – X
“Sound 30 APS ” navigation system X X X
Stabiliser, reinforced (front axle) X X X
Stabiliser, reinforced (rear axle) X X X
Step at rear door (wide) X Ä Ä
Sun visor (transparent) Ä X X
Tachograph with additional recorder X X X
Trailer coupling (ball head or jaw-type) X X X
Twin seat for passenger compartment (left and right) X Ä X
Wide-angle mirror (co-driver’s side) X X X
Wind deflector on cab roof Ä X Ä
Writing surface for co-driver X X X

* The body manufacturers are solely responsible for the operational reliability, active safety X available as optional extra Ä not available as optional extra
and compatibility of their body units with the Vario chassis in question

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Our service portfolio

Welcome
to the service sector
As a 21st-century van manufacturer, we have to think much more broadly
than just about the vehicles we produce. With our range of services, we also
aim to contribute to the competitiveness and economic development of your
company. Mercedes-Benz offers you a wide spectrum of services, from vehicle
repairs to the MercedesService Card to tailor-made financing packages.
Mercedes-Benz van sales staff will be delighted to offer you detailed and
individual information about these services.
Leasing and financing
We can offer you a range of
made-to-measure solutions in
the shape of attractive leasing
and financing models. We
should be delighted to prepare
a customised offer for you or
your company.
Mercedes-Benz CharterWay
Mercedes-Benz CharterWay
offers you up - to - the - minute
concepts which are based on
the principle of using rather
than buying. In this way,
CharterWay can take the stress
of technical problems off your
shoulders as the employer,
secure your company’s liquidity
and offer you the security of
a constant monthly rate.
Service Contract
Our range of special maint-
enance and repair contracts
gives you the option of playing
safe. The Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Contract is available for
a small, individually fixed
monthly rate and covers all
maintenance costs, any neces-
sary repairs and tests stipu-
lated by law*. The monthly rate
is calculated according to the
vehicle model, annual mileage charges, the MercedesService
and the length of the agree- Card offers you access to a
ment, and provides you with comprehensive level of service
a comprehensive level of ser- and a cashless payment facility
vice for your vehicle virtually whilst on the road virtually
anywhere in Europe. anywhere in Europe – helping
your company to run more
Warranty efficiently and economically.
In western Europe, a two-
year warranty with unlimited Visit us on the internet
mileage is also available (sub- You can find information
ject to conditions) for vehicles and advice concerning your
purchased ex factory by com- vehicle on our website at
mercial and self-employed www.mercedes-benz.com
customers.
Service 24 h
Our Service 24 h team are stand-
ing by in almost all European
countries and around the clock
to help you if your vehicle
breaks down. With over 2700
service points, we have one of
the most extensive European
service networks for vans. Plus,
more and more of our work-
shops now work up to 10 p. m.
at no extra charge.
MercedesService Card
From filling up with fuel
and carrying out repairs at
Mercedes-Benz authorised * Subject to our Service Contract
workshops to tunnel and toll terms and conditions
 Dimensions and weights

Vario panel van with standard roof

up to 935*
up to 2775*

1630

1785

1785
1650

2104/ 3150 1365 3700 1695

2108** 5450 6330

Wheelbase [mm] 3150 3700

Loading length [mm] 3170 4050
Cargo area/
5.58 m2/10.36 m3 7.24 m2/13.28 m3
cargo volume
Perm. GVW [kg] payload [kg] payload [kg]
5990 2775 – 3025 2615 – 2865
7490 4130 – 4370 3935 – 4175
Towing capacity braked 2400 – 2700 1)/3500 – 7500 2)
[kg] unbraked 750
Perm. gross combination
7000 –13,000 3)
weight [kg]
Turning circle [m] 11.80 13.40

* unladen
** depending on model and perm. GVW

Vario panel van with high roof

up to 2930*

up to 935*

1930

1930

1930
1630

1650

2104/ 3150 1365 3700 1695 4250 2025

2108** 5450 6330 7210

Wheelbase [mm] 3150 3700 4250

Loading length [mm] 3170 4050 4930
Cargo area/
5.58 m2/11.14 m3 7.24 m2/14.27 m3 8.89 m2/17.40 m3
cargo volume
Perm. GVW [kg] payload [kg] payload [kg] payload [kg]
5990 2735 – 2985 2575 – 2825 2395 – 2645
7490 4090 – 4330 3895 – 4135 3720 – 3960
Towing capacity braked 2400 – 2700 1)/3500 – 7500 2)
[kg] unbraked 750
Perm. gross combination
7000 –13,000 3)
weight [kg]
Turning circle [m] 11.80 13.40 15.00

* unladen
** depending on model and perm. GVW

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 Vario pickup with standard cab
up to 1230*

3060 390 4060 5060 6060

up to 2505*

2325**/ 3150 1040 3700 1370 4250 1700 4800 2150

2500*** 5215 6215 7215 8215

Wheelbase [mm] 3150 3700 4250 4800

Loading length [mm] 3060 4060 5060 6060
Cargo area/
6.92 m2/2.70 m3 9.91 m2/3.86 m3 12.35 m2/4.82 m3 14.79 m2/5.77 m3
cargo volume
Perm. GVW [kg] payload [kg] payload [kg] payload [kg] payload [kg]
5990 2735 – 2985 2575 – 2825 2395 – 2645 –
7490 4090 – 4330 3895 – 4135 3720 – 3960 4045 – 4285
Towing capacity braked 2700 1)/3500 – 7500 2)
[kg] unbraked 750
Perm. gross combination
7000 –13,000 3)
weight [kg]
Turning circle [m] 11.80 13.40 15.00 16.60

* unladen
** for wheelbase 3150 mm
***for wheelbase 3700/4250/4800 mm

Vario pickup with crewcab

up to 1230*

390

3060 4060 5060

up to 2515*

2500 3700 1370 4250 1700 4800 2150

6175 7175 8175

Wheelbase [mm] 3700 4250 4800

Loading length [mm] 3060 4060 5060
Cargo area/
7.47 m2/2.91 m3 9.91 m2/3.86 m3 12.35 m2/4.82 m3
cargo volume
Perm. GVW [kg] payload [kg] payload [kg] payload [kg]
5990 2890 – 3140 2785 – 3035 –
7490 4210 – 4450 4095 – 4335 3965 – 4205
Towing capacity braked 2700 1)/3500 – 7500 2)
[kg] unbraked 750
Perm. gross combination
7000 –13,000 3)
weight [kg]
Turning circle [m] 13.40 15.00 16.60

* unladen

1) With ball-head coupling (not for 4 x 4)

2) With jaw-type coupling, depends on
braking system/type of trailer/GCW
3) For 618 D/818 D GCW of 10.2 t only

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 Dimensions and weights

Vario tipper with standard cab

up to 1230*

350
3100 4000
up to 2505*

2320 3150 1040 3700 1370

5345 6245

Wheelbase [mm] 3150 3700

Loading length [mm] 3100 4000
Cargo area/
6.82 m2/2.39 m3 8.80 m2/3.08 m3
cargo volume
Perm. GVW [kg] payload [kg] payload [kg]
5990 2670 – 2920 2470 – 2755
7490 4040 3870
Towing capacity braked 2700 1)/3500 – 7500 2)
[kg] unbraked 750
Perm. gross combination
7000 –13,000 3)
weight [kg]
Turning circle [m] 11.80 13.40

* unladen

Vario tipper with crewcab

up to 1230*

350

3100
up to 2515*

2320 3700 1370

6265

Wheelbase [mm] 3700

Loading length [mm] 3100
Cargo area/
6.82 m2/2.39 m3
cargo volume
Perm. GVW [kg] payload [kg]
5990 2470 – 3350
7490 3835
Towing capacity braked 2700 1)/3500 – 7500 2)
[kg] unbraked 750
Perm. gross combination
7000 –13,000 3)
weight [kg]
Turning circle [m] 13.40

* unladen

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 Vario chassis with standard cab

2970 3850 4730 5280

up to 2505*

2104– 3150 1040 3700 1370 4250 1700 4800 1700

2148** 5175 6040–6055** 6935 7485

Wheelbase [mm] 3150 3700 4250 4800

Perm. GVW [kg] body + payload [kg] body + payload [kg] body + payload [kg] body + payload [kg]
5990 3475 – 3725 3465 – 3715 3445 – 3695 –
7490 4800 – 5040 4785 – 5025 4755 – 4995 4725 – 4965
Towing capacity braked 2700 1)/3500 – 7500 2)
[kg] unbraked 750
Perm. gross combination
7000 –13,000 3)
weight [kg]
Turning circle [m] 11.80 13.40 15.00 16.60

* unladen
** depending on model and perm. GVW

Vario chassis with crewcab

2050 2930 3810 4360

up to 2515*

2104– 3150 1040 3700 1370 4250 1700 4800 1700

2148** 5175 6040–6055** 6925–6935** 7485

Wheelbase [mm] 3150 3700 4250 4800

Perm. GVW [kg] body + payload [kg] body + payload [kg] body + payload [kg] body + payload [kg]
5990 3300 – 3550 3290 – 3540 3270 – 3520 –
7490 4625 – 4865 4610 – 4850 4580 – 4820 4550 – 4790
Towing capacity braked 2700 1)/3500 – 7500 2)
[kg] unbraked 750
Perm. gross combination
7000 –13,000 3)
weight [kg]
Turning circle [m] 11.80 13.40 15.00 16.60

* unladen
** depending on model and perm. GVW

1) With ball-head coupling (not for 4 x 4)

2) With jaw-type coupling, depends on
braking system/type of trailer/GCW
3) For 618 D/818 D GCW of 10.2 t only

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 Upholstery

Standard “Arrow” design

This attractive, breathable fabric
upholstery is dirt-resistant and hard-
wearing, even when subject to the
most demanding conditions, e. g.
where the driver frequently has to
climb in and out of the cab

Blue-grey leatherette upholstery

Available as an optional extra,
this particularly durable leatherette
upholstery, in an attractive blue-grey
shade, is washable and easy to
look after

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Paintwork
The standard non-metallic paint colours shown here represent just a small proportion of the colour
options available for your Vario. Metallic paint finishes are available as an optional extra, and there are
over 100 other optional paint colours to choose from. Special paintwork, e. g. in your company’s colours,
is also available on request.

arctic white calcite yellow ravenna yellow

piedmont red hyacinth blue turquoise blue

orchid green brilliant silver metallic* ruby metallic*

nautical blue metallic* tourmaline green metallic* pearl blue metallic*

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 Please note: changes may have been made to the product since this brochure went to press ( 30. 06. 04 ).
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design, form, colour and specification
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reasonable with respect to the purchaser. Where the vendor or the manufacturer uses symbols or numbers
to describe an order or the subject of an order, no rights may be derived solely from these. The illustrations and descriptions
may include accessories and items of optional equipment which are not part of standard specification.
Colours may differ slightly from those shown in the brochure, owing to the limitations of the printing process.

This brochure is distributed internationally and may refer to equipment, models and services which are
not available in certain countries. Information given regarding standard and optional equipment, statutory regulations,
legal requirements and taxation applies only to the Federal Republic of Germany at the time of going to press.
Please consult your Mercedes-Benz dealer for final details and for information about the standard and optional equipment,
statutory regulations and legal requirements which apply in your country.

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