Buy a Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle
The Mercedes-Benz range extends from compact vans to heavy tractor units, trucks and buses. The right choice therefore starts not only with the brand, but especially with the model line, generation, construction and use for which the vehicle is designed.
Always compare the complete configuration of a used Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle. Two vehicles with the same model name may differ in cabin, wheelbase, axle configuration, permissible mass, drivetrain and structure.
Actros, Arocs, Atego and Econic
The Actros is mainly aimed at heavy distribution work and international road transport. The Arocs was developed for construction transport and other heavy applications, while the more compact Atego is often used for distribution and lighter construction applications. The Econic has a low entry and is used, among other things, for urban and specialist use.
The used range also includes older model lines such as the Axor and Antos. Therefore, do not only look at the model name, but also at year of manufacture, generation, cabin variant, engine and gearbox.
Sprinter, Vito and Citan
Within the vans, the Sprinter forms the large model range, the Vito the mid-range segment and the Citan the compact segment. The Sprinter is also widely used as a basis for rigid trucks, chassis cabins, passenger transport and specialist bodies.
Mercedes-Benz also supplies electric variants such as eSprinter, eVito and eCitan. For electrically used vehicles, in addition to charging capacity and loading space, also check the battery capacity, charging options and suitability for the daily route.
Mercedes-Benz buses
For Mercedes-Benz buses, the purpose of use is decisive. The Citaro and Conecto are aimed at city and scheduled services, while the Tourismo has been developed as a coach for longer distances and travel transport. Used offerings may also include older model series and varying lengths and door configurations.
For a bus, compare the number of seats and standing places, number of doors, floor height, luggage space, accessibility, emission class and the available safety and comfort equipment.
What should you check when buying a used Mercedes-Benz?
The suitability and commercial value are strongly determined by the combination of chassis, drivetrain and structure. Therefore, please check the advertisement details and vehicle documents as a whole.
If in doubt, ask the provider for additional specifications, maintenance information and photos of parts that are important for your deployment.
- Model series, generation, year of manufacture and vehicle identification.
- Cabin, wheelbase, axle configuration and maximum permitted mass.
- Engine power, transmission, emission class and mileage.
- Net loading capacity and the dimensions and condition of the superstructure.
- Maintenance history, inspections and demonstrable repairs.
- Available equipment such as retarder, PTO, hydraulics, tailgate or tow bar.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles by category
Use the categories to compare vehicles with a similar use and structure. This way you do not unintentionally compare a Actros tractor unit with a Actros rigid truck or a Sprinter passenger bus.
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