Mercedes-Benz · W905 · 1995-2006

History of the W905

The W905 Sprinter generation introduced a completely new design philosophy merging commercial practicality with Mercedes-Benz quality standards.

Development began in the early 1990s as Mercedes-Benz sought to expand its commercial vehicle portfolio beyond traditional van offerings.

The W905 launched in 1995 with innovative modular construction and turbocharged diesel engines that established benchmarks for the segment.

Production concluded in 2006 as the W906 successor took over, though W905 examples remain widely operational in commercial service worldwide.

  • 1995Introduction
  • 2006Production ends