Mercedes-Benz MB100

Mercedes-Benz MB100^[1]

Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Also called	Mercedes-Benz MB100D (diesel version) SsangYong Istana
Class	Van
Body style	Passenger van, panel van
Layout	Front-wheel drive
Engine	2.2 L DOHC I4 petrol 2.9 L OHC I5 diesel
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2455 mm
Length	4890 mm
Width	1855 mm
Height	2000 mm
Kerb weight	1710 kg (MB100) 1725 kg (MB100D)

Mercedes-Benz MB100

The Mercedes-Benz MB100 (Model type 631) was a van made by Mercedes-Benz España S.A. from 1981 to 1995 at their Vitoria-Gasteiz factory in northern Spain. It was offered as a cargo van, a passenger van, and a pickup truck.^[2]

Mercedes-Benz España S.A. had obtained the Vitoria factory from Industrias del Motor S.A. (IMOSA) which had been making their F1000L van there. The F1000L was a development of the DKW Schnellaster, but with a Mercedes-Benz diesel engine instead of the original DKW 2-stroke petrol engine. The MB100 was a further development of IMOSA's F1000L van. ^[3]

The MB100 was powered by a 2.4 litre diesel making about 55 kW (73 hp), an engine also used in the Mercedes Benz 207D.^{[citation needed]}

The MB100 was offered in Germany from 1987 to 1995 as an extension of Daimler-Benz's commercial motor vehicle range.^[2] In 1992 the MB100 was given a slanted radiator and an extended front end, intended among other things to enhance safety in a collision.^{[citation needed]}

The MB100 was replaced by the Mercedes-Benz Vito in 1996.^[4]

Pacific market MB100 and MB140

In 1999, DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific introduced the MB100 and the MB140 (Model type 661), a larger derivative of the MB100, to the Australian and Pacific markets.^[5] These vans were manufactured under licence by the SsangYong Motor Company, which also made a rebadged version called the SsangYong Istana.^{[citation needed]}

Mercedes-Benz MB140D made in Korea

Plate stating manufacturer and location

Front 3/4 view of old MB140D van

MB140D badge on van

Notes

1. ^ Mercedes-Benz MB100 Panel Van Specifications
2. ^ ^{a b} Mercedes-Benz Classic - Vans - 1955-1993 - 1987: The Mercedes-Benz MB 100
3. ^ http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/DKW
4. ^ Mercedes-Benz Classic - Vans - 1994-2005 - 1996: The Mercedes-Benz Vito
5. ^ AutoWeb: Mercedes Unveils A New Vision In Vans, 26 November 1999

References

• "AutoWeb: Mercedes Unveils A New Vision In Vans" AutoWeb Australia: Web Publications Pty 1999-11-26 http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_51864/title_Mercedes-Unveils-A-New-Vision-In-Vans/newsarticle.html. Retrieved 2010-10-14 
• "Mercedes-Benz Classic - Vans - 1955-1993 - 1987: The Mercedes-Benz MB 100" http://www.mercedes-benz-classic.com/content/classic/mpc/mpc_classic_website/en/mpc_home/mbc/home/knowledge/legends/history_van/1955-1993.0009.html. Retrieved 2010-10-14 
• "Mercedes-Benz Classic - Vans - 1994-2005 - 1996: The Mercedes-Benz Vito" http://www.mercedes-benz-classic.com/content/classic/mpc/mpc_classic_website/en/mpc_home/mbc/home/knowledge/legends/history_van/1994-2005.0005.html. Retrieved 2010-10-14 
• "Mercedes-Benz MB100 Panel Van Specifications" (PDF) Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia: DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific Pty. http://sysdoc.doors.ch/MERCEDES/lcv_mb%20100%20spec.pdf. Retrieved 2010-10-14