Both the Vito light van and the Viano large capacity van have received a revamp from Mercedes-Benz as it bids to slash both fuel consumption and emission levels.
Thanks to new engines and new transmissions, both vehicles will now comply with Euro 5 emission standards; and BlueEFFICIENCY technology with ECO start/stop will be provided as standard.
The revamped Mercedes-Benz Vito panel van.
In the case of the Vito, all diesel engines will be equipped with an oxidation catalytic converter as well as a particulate filter and cooled exhaust gas recirculation.
A four-cylinder CDI will be at the core of the new generation of engines and represents an increase in power output and torque in comparison to its predecessors but also reduces fuel consumption and emissions by around 15 per cent depending on the engine variant.
Also included are demand responsive auxiliary units with an oil pump that controls delivery rate automatically, which reduces power output and lowers fuel consumption. The ECO Gear six-speed transmission meanwhile, is available as standard for all Vito models with a four-cylinder diesel engine and with its broad gear ratio spread is one of the keys to better fuel economy.
In addition, Mercedes-Benz will make BlueEFFICIENCY technology available as an option for the Vito panel van. It includes an ECO start/stop function; battery management; minimum rolling resistance tyres; an ECO power steering pump; a shift point indicator; a controlled fuel pump; and internal engine measures.
As for the new Viano, two engine variants will be made available with the new ECO Gear six-speed manual transmission offered as standard. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions will fall by around five per cent.
