The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter wins the 2013 Van Fleet World Honours

June 19, 2013 - PRLog -- It is widely recognized that, when it comes to commercial vans, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a world-class vehicle. The superiority of the Sprinter van was reaffirmed recently when it claimed the Best Large Van Award at the prestigious 2013 Van Fleet World Honours held in the UK. This was great news for the team at Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates, a premier Sprinter dealership in the Naperville area (http://www.mercedeshoffman.com/dealership/about.htm).

In addition to receiving recognition for the Best Large Van, the Mercedes-Benz Van Division as a whole was given the Safety Award for the integration of advanced industry-first safety systems in their vehicles. It is the second consecutive year that the Van Division has received this recognition.

With its exceptional versatility, efficient powertrain, and many class-leading features, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van is — and has been for years — the top choice for fleet operators worldwide.

Eleven years ago, Mercedes-Benz was the first automaker to offer an Electronic Stability Program on their vans, and today it’s the only automaker to make the system standard equipment on all of the vans they manufacture. The 2014 models set the bar even higher with the inclusion of five new driver-assistance systems, many of which are firsts for the industry.

The annual Van Fleet World Honours, awarded by the  British Fleet World Group publishing company, are among the most coveted awards in the fleet industry. The nominated vehicles undergo extensive road tests, along with independent evaluation and analysis of vital factors such as fuel consumption, cost of servicing, and resale value.

This year’s awards ceremony was held at the legendary Royal Automobile Club in London. In addition to the awards singling out the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Van Division, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class won the Best New Car award, and the Mercedes-Benz passenger car lineup hauled in the Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer Award. All in all, it was an impressive showing for the Mercedes-Benz brand.

Those interested in learning more about Sprinter vans are encouraged to visit Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates. As the leading authorized Sprinter dealership, they provide certified Sprinter maintenance and repair, Sprinter Fleet and Corporate Sales and Leasing, and an inventory of Sprinter models. Contact their dealership (http://www.mercedeshoffman.com/contact-form.htm) for more information.