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Vehicles›Make›Mercedes-Benz›Model›Vito

1998 Mercedes-Benz Vito

Germany Gasoline FWD LCVUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1998
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model

Vito

Body Style

LCV

Generation

W638

Seats

5

Doors

5

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: V 280
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 174 hp
Power (kW): 128 kW
Torque: 237 Nm (175 lb-ft)
Top speed: 187 km/h (116 mph)
0–60 mph: 12.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 12.7 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Curb weight: 2,031 kg (4,478 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,800 - 3,200 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)

2,792 cc

5W-30

5W-40

10W-30

10W-40

10W-50

15W-40

20W-40

20W-50

Engine Oil, Volume

6.4 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 90.3 mm (3.6 in)
Compression Ratio: 10.1 :1
Engine Configuration: V-Engine
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed

Brakes

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes

Front Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 78 litres

Fuel Consumption NEDC

Combined: 13.8 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in)

Weight

Gross Weight: 2,700 kg (5,952 lb)
Cargo Capacity: 669 kg (1,475 lb)
Max Roof Load: 150 kg (331 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: LCV (Minibus)

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Sliding (Left | Right)
Door Handles: Pull-out

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Pollen Filter: Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Optional

Other Features

GPS: Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Other

Identification

VIN Location

Engine Compartment, Bulkhead: Centre
Pillar: B-Pillar, Right
Driver Seat: Next to

Car Classification

American Classification: Passenger Van
British Classification

Mercedes-Benz emblem

Mercedes-Benz581 vehicles

Max Towbar Download

100 kg (220 lb)

Mirror Type: Conventional
Heated: Optional

Windscreen Wipers

Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front: Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front: 2

Windows

Heat-Insulating Windows: Front

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Roof Railing: Optional
Antenna: Optional
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Daytime Running Light: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes

Fog Lights

Front: Yes
Rear: Yes

Special Features

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 66.6
Rim Type: Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel: Optional

Outside Temperature Indicator

Optional

Connectivity

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional

Connectivity › Media Format

CD: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Optional
Card Holder: Optional
Fridge: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Lockable: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Placement: Middle Console

Lights

Read Light: Front

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Driver Side: Optional
Passenger Side: Optional
Make-up Light: Optional

Other Equipment

Clock: Analogue
12V Outlet: Optional
Carpets: Optional

Other Equipment › 12V Outlet

Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering: Yes
Colour: Black

Power Steering

Tilt: Optional
Telescope: Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Flat Surface: Yes
Light: Optional

Design

Interior Decor Material: Plastic
Transmission Knob Material: Leather

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Height: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Height: Manual
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height

Tire Repair Kit

Optional

Compressor

Optional

Fire Extinguisher

Optional

Warning Triangle

Optional

First Aid Kit

Optional

Yes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Yes
Traction Control System (TCS): Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA): Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors: Optional

Parking Sensors

Rear: Optional

Other Features

Central Locking: Optional

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Minibus

Australian Classification

People Mover

European Segment

M-Segment

Car.info Classification

Passenger Van

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types

Low Beam: H1
Main Beam: H4
Fog Light, Front: H4
Fog Light, Rear: BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front: W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light: BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light: BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front

VitoModel5 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Headlight Range Adjustment: Manual

Manual

Front Seats

Heated Seats: Optional
Dual Passenger Seat: Yes

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Third/Fourth Seat Row

Third Seat Row: Optional

Colour & Material

Seat Colour: Black
Stitching Colour: Black

Optional

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Side Head Airbag

DriverOptional

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Airbag cut-off Switch

Driver-

PassengerOptional

Rear-

BA15s (P21W)

Turn Indicators, Side

W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

Turn Indicators, Rear

BA15s (P21W)

Read Light

SV8.5 (C10W)

License Plate Light

SV8.5 (C5W)

LCV

Variant

Vito LCV Generations1 of 6

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

174 hp

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel

Transmission

Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed

Gasoline