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Photos of Sprinter and Metris vans, Mercedes, Benz and Mercedes-Benz logos through the years.

History

We invented hardcore.

Since building the world's first work van in 1896, we've been solving business needs through innovation and hard work. That's why we've been able to set class-leading standards in efficiency, durability, and safety for over a century. During those 120 years of experience, we learned that dependability isn't a luxury, it's a requirement. And it comes standard in every van we've ever made.

1896

Image of the first motorized van by Benz

Benz company invents the motorized van, dubbed a "combination delivery vehicle"

1929

Image of the Mercedes-Benz L 1000 Express Van

Introduction of the Mercedes-Benz L 1000 Express Van

1956

Image of the Mercedes L 319 light truck

Mercedes-Benz introduces the L 319 and reinvents the light truck segment

1967

Image of the Mercedes-Benz large capacity van

Mercedes-Benz introduces the new large-capacity van, the L 406 D

1977

Image of the Mercedes-Benz light van lineup

Mercedes-Benz launches a new light van lineup Internally called the TN or T1

1986

Image of the Mercedes-Benz T2 Van

The invention of the automobile is 100 years old and Mercedes-Benz presents its newest van, the T2

1995

Image of the Sprinter Van, launched in Europe

The first-generation Sprinter Van launches in Europe and wins "International Van of the Year."

2006

Image of the second-generation Sprinter

The second-generation Sprinter enters the European Market

2010

Image of the Sprinter as introduced in the U.S.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter enters the U.S. market

2015

Image of the Metris as introduced in the U.S.

The mid-size Mercedes-Benz Metris enters the U.S. market

2018

Image of the Sprinter

Over one hundred years of leadership brought us to this. It’s the Sprinter that hauls cargo, stows gear and raises standards. It’s the Sprinter that’s ready for anything, wherever your work or your lifestyle takes you.

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