Mercedes-Benz Vito Mercedes-Benz W639
Mercedes-Benz Vito (Mercedes-Benz W639) was built from 2003 to 2014, as a 4-door van; 4-door minibus. Powertrain: 2.1 L OM646 980 L4 Turbo Diesel (China); 2.1 L OM646 DE22 LA R L4 Diesel; 2.1 L OM651 DE22 L4 Diesel; 3.0 L OM642 V6 Diesel; 2.5 L M272 924…. Layout: FR Layout; F4 Layout. Weight: 2040 - 2135 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
With all the seats removed the Viano Extra-Long can accommodate up to 4610 L of cargo with a payload of 930 kg. It can tow a 2500 kg braked trailer and a 750 kg unbraked trailer. An adjustable self-levelling rear suspension is included on higher specification models. Rear-wheel drive allows the Viano to have a smaller turning circle than front-wheel drive rivals; Compact and Long models have a turning circle of 11.8 m whereas the Extra-Long model turns in 12.5 m.
Reviews
The Mercedes-Benz Viano has received mixed to positive reviews from the motoring press. The van-based design is seen as a blessing by some critics and a failing by others. As of July 2010 reviews for the facelifted Viano are not available.; AA, The ; 'Image is everything in the world of business and it should come as no surprise that the Viano is the big cheese in the executive travel world.'; Autocar ; 'Still more van than MPV. Airport transport.'; Parker's ; 'Pros: Capable of carrying eight in comfort, massive and versatile interior, superb diesels'.
Engines
Beginning with September 2011, BlueEFFICIENCY models of Viano and Vito include a new generator management system converts part of the kinetic energy produced into electric energy, which is then stored in the battery.
Safety
Two head-on airbags and (on higher trim levels) front side airbags are fitted as standard, with front window airbags available as an option. Electronic stability control (ESP), traction control system (ASR), anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBV) and brake assist (BAS) are all fitted as standard. If BAS is activated, the hazard lights flash to warn following motorists that the Viano driver is undertaking an emergency braking manoeuvre.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other van / MPV models in this database (19 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 211 mm above the median of 1,695 mm, and wider than 94% of the 16 other van / MPV models in this database.
- 435 mm above the median of 1,440 mm, and taller than 85% of the 13 other van / MPV models in this database.
- 510 mm above the median of 2,690 mm, and longer than 94% of the 17 other van / MPV models in this database.
Who it suits
- Families, groups and shuttle work: the people-carrier body is built around seating and access.
Check before you buy
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom, Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the Vito
- Mercedes-Benz W638 · 1995-2005
- Mercedes-Benz W447 · 2014-present (Europe/Latin-America); 2016-present (China, as V260); 2016-2023 (North America, as Metris); 2019-present (India); 2020-present (e-Vito)
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Can I import a Mercedes-Benz Vito (Mercedes-Benz W639) from Japan?
By production year alone, Mercedes-Benz Vito (Mercedes-Benz W639) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2028); Australia (2028). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Mercedes-Benz Vito (Mercedes-Benz W639)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 2.1 L OM646 980 L4 Turbo Diesel (China); 2.1 L OM646 DE22 LA R L4 Diesel; 2.1 L OM651 DE22 L4 Diesel; 3.0 L OM642 V6 Diesel; 2.5 L M272 924 V6 Petrol (China); 3.0 L M272 939 V6 Petrol (China); 3.2 L M112 E32 V6 Petrol (2010–); 3.5 L M272 E35 V6 Petrol; 3.7 L M112 E37 V6 Petrol; 3.8 L Brabus V6 Petrol; 6.0 L M113 Brabus V8 Petrol.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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