Mercedes-Benz Sprinters turn up the heat for Vaillant21 September 2011

Vaillant Group has taken delivery of 11 Euro 5 Sprinter 313CDI vans from Derby dealer Mertrux.

Racked out by Edstrom, of Corby, the Short-length vans serve as mobile workshops for the heating technology manufacturer.

The latest 313CDI model is 15% more fuel efficient than the 311CDI it replaced. That equates to an extra 4.5mpg, while CO2 emissions are also down by 13%.

Vaillant's order represents an important breakthrough for Mercedes-Benz. The vast majority of the operator's 235 vans were supplied by another manufacturer but, following enthusiastic driver feedback, further orders for Mercedes vans look likely.

Heather Gaunt, fleet administrator at Vaillant, says: "We strive always to provide staff with the best working environment. Our drivers spend a lot of their time on the road and their response to these Mercedes-Benz vehicles has been very positive."

As well as the Sprinter's competitive running costs and brand image, Gaunt says Vaillant took account of its reputation for reliability and impressive armoury of active and passive safety features, which includes the adaptive ESP stability system.

Author
John Challen

Related Companies
Edstrom of Sweden Ltd
Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd

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