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Mercedes-Benz at the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon:
« on: August 29, 2014, 02:14:29 PM »
 Marco Polo and Marco Polo ACTIVITY – the new compact camper vans and recreational vehicles

    The perfect combination of leisure and daily use
    Marco Polo – the new style in independence
    Marco Polo ACTIVITY – the all-rounder all set for any adventure
    The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – the perfect basic vehicle for high-end camper vans

Mercedes-Benz is presenting two new stars that stand for freedom and independence at the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon: the all-new Marco Polo and Marco Polo ACTIVITY camper vans and recreational vehicles. Both vehicles introduce new ideas in their segment. Featuring modern design, the ultimate in functionality and excellent sleeping comfort, they are equally ideal for long trips or daily and urban use. The compact Marco Polo camper van combines maximum functionality with supreme comfort and style. The interior offers a modern lounge for discerning individualists who wish to use their camper van both for leisure purposes and on an everyday basis. The compact Marco Polo ACTIVITY recreational vehicle boasts exceptional versatility. With a highly variable interior, comfortable berths for up to five people, five engine variants and three drive types, it can be customised to individual requirements. As such, it is the ideal vehicle the whole year round for young families as well as for sports and outdoor activity enthusiasts.
The perfect combination of leisure and daily use
Both vehicles combine leisure and daily use to perfection. The compact exterior dimensions, with a length of 5.14 metres and a width of 1.93 metres (excluding mirrors), combine with the electromechanical power steering to ensure great manoeuvrability and impressive agility. And with a height of 1.98 metres they are able to enter all standard garages, multi-storey car parks, underground garages and car washes. At the same time, the Marco Polo and the Marco Polo ACTIVITY offer a standard of dynamic performance, comfort and economy on a par with a Mercedes-Benz passenger car. In this way, they allow the utmost flexibility and spontaneity in daily and leisure use.
Exemplary safety is ensured by a wealth of innovative driver assistance systems based on state-of-the-art radar, camera and ultrasonic sensors. Both vehicles are equipped as standard with Crosswind Assist and ATTENTION ASSIST, which can warn of inattention and fatigue. Optional features include Active Parking Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, Lane Keeping Assist and the LED Intelligent Light System. This is the first time that most of these assistance systems have been available in the compact camper van and recreational vehicle segment.
The Marco Polo – the new style in independence
The Marco Polo blends impressive functionality with style, setting new standards for the compact camper van and recreational vehicles segment in the process. It is equipped with a kitchenette including drawers and a cupboard, as well as a wardrobe positioned on the left of the vehicle, a bench seat/bunk at the rear, swivelling front seats, a folding, sliding table and a roof bed.
Modern interior design featuring an elegant light-dark contrast, flooring in yacht decking look as standard and atmospheric LED interior lighting including optional ambient lighting conjure up an exceptionally high-class feel inside the vehicle. Living area and cockpit blend into a harmonious whole. The trim in black piano lacquer look which features across the entire width of the porcelain-coloured cabinet modules from the rear to behind the drivers seat is continued on the dashboard, for example. The harmonious contrasting interplay of light and dark colours additionally creates an exceptionally spacious and homely feeling – especially when the roof is raised and the top bed is folded up.
The kitchen module features a remarkably innovative stowage system. It consists of a large, self-closing drawer with extending worktop, two smaller, self-closing drawers which can also be opened when the bed is folded out, and a large stowage compartment with a sliding door. The covers for the kitchenette are produced in easy-to-clean smoked safety glass. This means that light continues to flood into the vehicle through the window even when the covers are folded upwards. The kitchenette is fully equipped with two gas burners, a sink and a compressor refrigerator with a capacity of 40 litres and a cooling capacity of up to minus 20 degrees Celsius. The fresh water tank has a capacity of 38 litres, the waste water tank 40 litres. Both tanks are therefore considerably larger than in the predecessor model.
The folding table is attached to the kitchenette in a way that saves space, and can be slid in and out on a rail. This means that it can be positioned ideally for up to four people – two on the luxury bench seat, one on the driver's seat, which can be rotated by 140 degrees, and one on the front passenger seat, which can be turned a full 180 degrees. The rear section of the passenger compartment has a large wardrobe with sliding doors, a raised floor, a clothes rail and an illuminated swing-out mirror with stowage tray, which also illuminates the wardrobe from the inside.
Outstanding seating and sleeping comfort
The two-seater bench in the rear can be repositioned on rails, and provides excellent lateral support thanks to electropneumatically inflatable side bolsters. The backrest is divided into two, and can be individually electrically adjusted on each side. And if both backrests are folded down together, the bench seat can be converted into a double bed measuring 2.03 metres by 1.13 metres in a matter of seconds. The side bolsters are automatically deflated in the reclining position. When folded out, the bench seat rises to conceal seat belt buckles that would otherwise disturb sleep. The bed extension can also be pivoted upwards to form a comfortable headrest.
A second double bed which, like the bench seat, also ensured an outstanding night's sleep in the predecessor model, can be found underneath the pop-up roof. Measuring 2.05 metres by 1.13 metres, the large luxury roof bed consists of a high-quality cold foam mattress and special spring elements with high point elasticity that allow an outstandingly ergonomic sleeping position right to the edges of the mattress. The pop-up roof in glass-fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) with a concertina of opaque, waterproof woven fabric has been further improved compared to the predecessor. Thanks to an innovative scissor-action system, it has been possible to increase the pop-up height in the rear area considerably and therefore provide particularly generous legroom. The way in which the woven fabric draws in has been improved to ensure that it collapses accurately in concertina-like fashion when the roof is lowered again. The pop-up roof is optionally available with an electric motor.
The vent window in the rear right corner of the rear compartment supplies fresh air for added comfort. It can be opened and closed electrically as standard - one of the Marco Polo's unique selling points. The standard scope of equipment further includes black-tinted glass, a hot-air auxiliary heater with stationary heating function and blinds in the rear. To allow the interior to be darkened completely, a washable curtain is available for the windscreen and the front side windows.
The Marco Polo also comes with two camping chairs and a table as standard for relaxing outdoors. They are conveniently stowed in a bag inside the luggage compartment under the bed extension. A pleasant shaded "terrace" surrounded by nature can be created by opting for the awning above the sliding door, which is now detachable – a first for this segment.
Convenient loading and unloading through separately opening rear window
To make loading and unloading even easier, the Marco Polo can be specified with a separately opening rear window as an option. This makes it possible to use the second loading surface formed by the bed extension without opening the large tailgate. The separately opening rear window has the additional benefit of providing an extra opening window, meaning an even better supply of fresh air and more effective ventilation of the interior.
There is also the option of the EASY-PACK tailgate with effortless power opening and closing that can also be stopped in any intermediate position. The sliding door can also be specified in a power operated version as an option. It comes as standard with an active catch to prevent the door from sliding shut when stopped on a slope.
Supreme comfort in the cockpit area too
The cockpit of the Marco Polo also takes comfort to a whole new level. Highlights include the free-standing central display, the multifunction steering wheel with 12 buttons and DIRECT SELECT lever with steering-wheel shift paddles for automatic models, as well as the innovative touchpad, which allows all telematics functions to be operated in the same way as on a smartphone. The touchpad is available in conjunction with Audio 20 CD or COMAND Online. The Marco Polo also comes complete with the new "Mercedes-Benz Touch" app. This enables the COMAND Online infotainment system to be controlled from any seat by smartphone. Together, the app and touchpad form the key to the most cutting-edge control and display concept in this vehicle class. The Marco Polo comes with Audio 20 USB as standard.
Efficient motoring pleasure and dynamic driving comfort on a par with passenger cars
The new Marco Polo combines stylish living and travelling with the ride comfort and dynamics of a passenger car. The cutting-edge four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with two-stage turbocharging provides for efficient driving enjoyment in three output variants. The Marco Polo 200 CDI develops 100 kW (136 hp) and maximum torque of 330 Nm, while the Marco Polo 220 CDI puts 120 kW (163 hp) and 380 Nm on tap. With fuel consumption figures of just 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 158 grams per kilometre, it is the undisputed leader in its segment. The top-of-the-range 140 kW (190 hp) engine in the Marco Polo 250 BlueTEC boasts a mighty 440 Nm of peak torque while still only burning a frugal 6.1 litres every 100 kilometres.
The top-of-the-range engine that will be available with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive ensures ideal traction on any type of surface. Other pioneering features in the compact camper van segment are the AGILITY SELECT switch with four transmission modes and the AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective adjustment of the damping system to the given road surface conditions.
Despite the new design and new technologies, Mercedes-Benz continues to offer the attractive price positioning which was established by the predecessor model. The new Marco Polo is available at prices starting from 54,835 euros (price in Germany incl. 19 % VAT).
Marco Polo ACTIVITY – the all-rounder all set for any adventure
The Marco Polo ACTIVITY opens up a whole new way of enjoying freedom and spontaneity to the full. Start the day by driving to the office or doing the school run, quickly attach the mountain bike to the rear-mounted rack in the evening and exchange the urban jungle for the nearest forest, drive to the beach at the weekend for a spontaneous surf trip with friends and family or enjoy an open-air festival – the new recreational vehicle from Mercedes-Benz offers maximum flexibility and comes with comfortable overnight accommodation built in.
The Marco Polo ACTIVITY is equipped as standard with a three-seater bench with one-piece backrest and bed extension. The bench can be slid forward on rails. In this way, the capacity of the luggage compartment can be more than doubled in an instant to accommodate surfboards, paragliding equipment or even a bicycle inside the vehicle. Anyone who requires even more room, e.g. for carrying newly purchased shelf units, can also use the surface of the bed and the floor underneath the bed as load space. Under the bed are two drawers that can be removed, allowing items to be loaded through the resulting space.
When spending the night in the vehicle, the bench seat easily converts into a comfortable bed measuring 1.93 metres by 1.35 metres for three people. An additional sleeping facility for two people is offered by the roof bed under the pop-up roof on board the new Marco Polo. Featuring a cold foam mattress and special spring elements with high point elasticity, this bed offers a standard of lying comfort that is exceptional in the segment.
As in the Marco Polo, when the luxury roof bed is not in use it can be folded upwards at the front when the roof is raised. This provides plenty of headroom in the vehicle interior. At the same time, the two side ventilation slits in the concertina direct even more fresh air into the interior. The two standard-fit vent windows in the rear provide for an added supply of pleasant fresh air. They can be opened and closed electrically – a unique selling point for the Marco Polo ACTIVITY in the compact recreational vehicle segment. Curtains in the rear also come as standard. To allow the interior to be darkened completely, an opaque and washable curtain is available for the windscreen and the front side windows.
The Marco Polo ACTIVITY features a standard folding table with a scratch-resistant surface, which is ideal for sitting around in bad weather or for children to play at. In addition to an amply sized surface, the table also includes a bottle holder and two cup holders. More bottle holders, cup holders, stowage compartments as well as a total of five 12 volt power sockets are to be found on the sidewalls of the rear compartment, in the cockpit and in the luggage compartment. Ideal lighting is provided by a total of four reading lamps in the rear and two adjustable LED gooseneck lamps on the roof bed.
For spending many a pleasant hour outdoors shaded from the sun, the Marco Polo ACTIVITY offers the option of an awning above the sliding door, which is also detachable – a first for this segment. This means there is no need to have it permanently attached and allows it to be removed before driving through an automatic car wash.
Comfortable cockpit and pre-installation for radio as standard
The cockpit also invites the occupants to enjoy top-class comfort. The steering wheel is adjustable for height and tilt, allowing a relaxed seating position, especially on longer journeys. The multifunction steering wheel with twelve buttons and DIRECT SELECT lever plus steering-wheel gearshift paddles for automatic models is available as an option. The luxury seats for driver and front passenger also offer diverse scope for adjustment. They therefore allow each individual occupant to maintain an ideal posture. The front seats can also be swivelled – outwards by 50 degrees and inwards by up to 180 degrees.
The Marco Polo ACTIVITY comes with the pre-installation for a radio as standard. Pre-installation for the Becker® MAP PILOT is also optionally available, as are the Mercedes-Benz Audio 10 and Audio 15 infotainment systems. The Audio 10 unit features a USB port for using mobile devices and an SD memory card slot, for example.It is compatible with the most diverse media formats. The Audio 15 supplements this with a large high-resolution 14.7 cm display and an iPod® interface, and can be interconnected with the Becker® MAP PILOT navigation device.
A real fun drive
The new Marco Polo ACTIVITY also shows itself to be tremendously versatile when it comes to drive power: Customers are able to choose from four-cylinder diesel engines with five output ratings ranging from 65 kW up to 140 kW (88 hp to 190 hp). All the new engine variants stand out by virtue of their low fuel consumption and emissions. What's more, three different drive configurations are on offer, with a choice of front-wheel, rear-wheel and all-wheel drive. This means that the new Mercedes-Benz recreational vehicle offers an unrivalled level of diversity in its segment – for enjoying your free time exactly as you please.
For the front-wheel drive, the new 1.6-litre four-cylinder unit with common-rail direct injection is available with 65 kW (88 hp) or 84 kW (114 hp). The turbodiesel engine makes its mark with superb power delivery and impressive smoothness combined with economical fuel consumption (as low as 6.4 l/100 km). Even greater performance is provided by the 2.1-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with two-stage turbocharging in conjunction with rear-wheel drive. This engine is available with an output of  100 kW (136 hp), 120 kW (163 hp) or 140 kW (190 hp). With average NEDC consumption as low as 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of just 152 grams per kilometre, the 120 kW Marco Polo ACTIVITY 220 CDI leads the way in its segment. The top-of-the-range Marco Polo ACTIVITY 250 BlueTEC places 140 kW (190 hp) and 440 Nm of torque on tap while consuming a mere 6.0 litres of fuel every 100 kilometres.
The all-wheel-drive system in the Marco Polo ACTIVITY 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC that will be available as an option in combination with the most powerful diesel engine (250 BlueTEC) delivers propulsive power of the highest order.
The starting price for adventures with the Marco Polo ACTIVITY stands at 38,960 euros (price in Germany incl. 19 % VAT.).
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – the perfect basic vehicle for high-end camper vans
In addition to the new Marco Polo and Marco Polo ACTIVITY, Mercedes-Benz is also presenting the diverse scope that the Sprinter offers bodybuilders at the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon - at stand D18 in hall 16. A high/low frame demonstrates in impressive guise the full scope available for up-market camper van bodies around the 3.5-tonne class – from various wheels and headlamps through equipment variants and roof attachments to innovative safety systems.
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is acquiring ever-growing popularity worldwide as a platform for camper vans. With its numerous wheelbase and length variants, different heights and gross vehicle weights, its safe and comfortable suspension and its spacious and exclusively appointed cab, it is predestined above all as a basic vehicle for high-quality camper vans.
The new Sprinter also offers a crucial additional advantage: It is the only vehicle in its class to offer Crosswind Assist as standard as well as the options of COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, Blind Spot Assist, the Highbeam Assist and Lane Keeping Assist.