| Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (W414) | |
| Manufacturer: | DaimlerChrysler |
| Production: | 2001–2005 |
| Assembly: | Germany: Ludwigsfelde (Industriewerke Ludwigsfelde) |
| Successor: | Mercedes-Benz B-Class |
| Class: | Subcompact MPV (M) |
| Body Style: | 5-door MPV |
| Engine: | 1.6 L L4 Petrol 1.9 L L4 Petrol 1.7 L L4 Diesel |
| Transmission: | 5-speed Manual 5-speed ACS 5-speed TouchShift |
| Layout: | FF layout |
| Related: | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) |
| Wheelbase: | 29000NaN0 |
| Length: | 41920NaN0 |
| Height: | 18300NaN0 |
| Width: | 17420NaN0 |
The Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is a five-door, seven-seater compact MPV (M-segment in Europe) that was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 2001 to 2005. It used the automobile platform from the first generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Up to seven seater capacity was available, but this vehicle was not built as a van, instead it was built as a MPV. The name Vaneo is derived from the word Van, which is used in German for the car types MPV.
The Vaneo was front-wheel-drive only and limited to four-cylinder engines. The body consisted of two sliding rear doors and 'Sandwich Floor' construction giving it a van-like driving position and a higher roof line. It was suitable for U.K.'s Motability for the disabled, as well as for use as taxicabs.
Seating for five was standard, with two third-row buckets optional. With all the rear seats removed, there was up to 3,000 litres of cargo space. A 120 kg capacity slide-out boot floor was optional. Roof rails were standard on Trend and Ambiente models, while ISOfix anchorages were included on all vehicles.
Due to quality issues and poor sales the Vaneo was discontinued after a three-year production run.[1] It was replaced in the same year it was discontinued, by the similarly-sized B-Class.
The Vaneo was tested by Euro NCAP in 2002 with the following ratings:[2]
| Euro NCAP | Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult occupant: | ||
| Pedestrian: |
The Vaneo was tested by Thatcham's New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) organisation and achieved the following ratings:[3]
| NVSR | Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Theft of car: | ||
| Theft from car: |
Engines complied with Euro 3 emission standards. They included: 1.6 L in two states of tune and 1.9 L petrol engines, as well as a 1.7 L diesel. Three 5-speed transmissions were available: a manual, an automated clutch system called ACS, and a regular automatic called "TouchShift."
| Years | Model & Transmission | Engine | Power | Torque | Top Speed | NaN0NaN0 | Economy | Emissions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | |||||||||
| 2002–2005 | 1.6 82 Manual/ACS | 1.6 L, 4 in-L | 820NaN0 | 1400NaN0 | 1560NaN0 | 15.3 secs | 36.2 mpg | 187 g/km | |
| 2002–2005 | 1.6 102 Manual/ACS | 1.6 L, 4 in-L | 1020NaN0 | 1500NaN0 | 1670NaN0 | 13.1 secs | 35.3 mpg | 192 g/km | |
| 2002–2005 | 1.6 102 TouchShift | 1.6 L, 4 in-L | 1020NaN0 | 1500NaN0 | 1640NaN0 | 13.8 secs | 34.0 mpg | 199 g/km | |
| 2002–2005 | 1.9 125 Manual/ACS | 1.9 L, 4 in-L | 1250NaN0 | 1800NaN0 | 1820NaN0 | 10.7 secs | 34.4 mpg | 197 g/km | |
| 2002–2005 | 1.9 125 TouchShift | 1.9 L, 4 in-L | 1250NaN0 | 1800NaN0 | 1770NaN0 | 11.5 secs | 33.2 mpg | 204 g/km | |
| Diesel | |||||||||
| 2002–2005 | 1.7 CDI 91 Manual/ACS | 1.7 L, 4 in-L | 910NaN0 | 1800NaN0 | 1610NaN0 | 13.6 secs | 47.9 mpg | 157 g/km | |
| 2002–2005 | 1.7 CDI 91 TouchShift | 1.7 L, 4 in-L | 910NaN0 | 1800NaN0 | 1580NaN0 | 15.5 secs | 42.8 mpg | 174 g/km | |