Mercedes Ambulance; The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is one of the most popular base vehicles for building ambulance conversions. With its large cargo area, robust chassis, fuel efficiency, and safety ratings, the Sprinter makes an ideal platform for configuring and customizing ambulances.
Sprinter ambulances are available in several configurations to meet the diverse needs of EMS providers. Choices include different roof heights like standard, high, and raised; single or dual rear wheels; varying overall lengths and wheelbases. Popular setups include the Sprinter 3500 Extended, providing more interior space for storage and patient care. There’s also the 4×4 model for all-terrain capability.
Key benefits of the Sprinter ambulance include:
– Spacious interior to install the necessary medical equipment and transport crews and patients comfortably. Headroom ranges from 55 inches to 84 inches.
– The high-roof version offers immense cargo volume.
– Safety features like airbags, collision prevention assist, lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring. Provides crash protection for those on board.
– Fuel efficiency from the diesel turbo engine for lower operating costs. Can yield 20+ highway mpg.
– 4-wheel independent suspension absorbs vibration, enhances handling and ride quality over rough terrain.
– Available 4WD improves mobility in challenging road conditions like snow, mud or gravel. Critical for rural EMS needs.
– Durable body-on-frame construction with corrosion-resistant aluminum. Made for heavy daily use and long service life.