Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Concept CAS 2016

2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme Concept Chicago Auto Show

We can confidently say that we have never seen a Mercedes-Benz vehicle like this before. We can also say with confidence that we have never seen a concept vehicle that you can buy. Doesn’t that make it a production vehicle? The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme Concept at Chicago Auto Show is drawing a lot of attention. Its science-fiction appearance sucks you in, and then the impressive capacities step in to gain your respect.

2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Cab

The Sprinter 3500 is the largest version of the Sprinter sold for commercial use. It features a BLUETEC 4-cylinder engine and a 7-speed 7G-TRONIC transmission. We can’t imagine ever having to haul giant rocks in our line of work, but if we did, this would be the vehicle we would want to use.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme Concept Capacities

This particular Sprinter Extreme concept has a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds. This is 2,500 more pounds than that of your standard Sprinter, and it does it with the base diesel engine. It also has a maximum payload capacity of 6,400 pounds. It is 20 feet long, over 95 inches tall, and comes with the choice of two wheelbase lengths

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme Concept For Sale

That’s right, we said you can buy it, but you don’t get the one you see here at CAS 2016. What you get is actually just the foundation. Mercedes-Benz hasn’t really released any more information that that, but we expect it would be unpainted, engine-free, and missing the bed on the back. If you are interested in learning more about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme Concept revelation at Chicago Auto Show 2016, leave a comment for us to read before you go!