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Sprinter III (VS30) · 2023–…
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 CDI of the Sprinter III (VS30) generation uses the OM654 2.0 d diesel engine with 170 hp.
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
170 hp (125 kW), rear-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic. Built from 2023 to date.
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It sits between the 216 CDI (163 hp) and the 319 CDI (190 hp). The OM654 2.0 d engine is also fitted to: Mercedes Classe C (W205), Mercedes Classe E (W213), Mercedes CLS (C257), Mercedes Classe V (W447), Mercedes GLC (X253), Mercedes GLE / ML (GLE W167).
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On a van, use matters more than age: heavy loads, short trips and long idling wear the clutch, rear brakes and particulate filter. Check the rear tyres and dampers and the side and rear doors, and tell the workshop about urban delivery use.
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Among the Sprinter III (VS30) pages, the 315 CDI 150 hp offers a comparison: 150 hp (110 kW), OM654 2.0 d, 1 950 cm³, 6-speed manual, from 2023. The version on this page has 170 hp (125 kW), OM654 2.0 d, 1 950 cm³, 9-speed automatic, from 2023. When requesting a quote, specify the output and gearbox; the marketing name alone does not identify the correct parts.
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≈: estimated reference — the vehicle’s service indicator prevails.
≈ 40,000 km or 2 years
Typical interval: 40,000 km or 24 months, whichever comes first. MB 229.51 / 229.52 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.
Source [1]Every 2 years
Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.
Source [1]60,000 km or 4 years
Replace more often in dusty conditions.
Source [1]30,000 km or 2 years
Often replaced at each service; earlier if smells or persistent misting appear.
Source [1]60,000 km or 4 years
Drain any water at each service; a clogged filter causes loss of power.
Source [1]The OM654 2.0 d diesel engine (1 950 cc), 170 hp (125 kW).
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A MB 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the OM654 2.0 d engine.
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This page covers Mercedes-Benz Sprinter III (VS30) 317 CDI 170 hp, panel van, from 2023, with 170 hp (125 kW), OM654 2.0 d, 1 950 cm³, 9-speed automatic, from 2023. Compare these details with the registration document and gearbox identification. The designation OM654 2.0 d may cover several revisions: a VIN is still needed to confirm part numbers.
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