The Mercedes-Benz Vans Unit
Overview
The product portfolio of the Mercedes-Benz unit comprises the van model range of the Mercedes-Benz brand: Vito and Viano, Sprinter (NAFTA: branded as Freightliner and Dodge), and Vario.
Most of these vehicles are produced in Germany; in addition, the unit produces in Spain, Argentina, the USA, Vietnam, and China (as of mid 2009). Worldwide, Mercedes-Benz vans has 9 development and production sites.
In the year 2007, Mercedes-Benz Vans achieved the best sales in its history with 289,073 units worldwide.
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Facts & figures: Mercedes-Benz Vans |
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Headquarters |
Stuttgart, Germany |
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Employees |
16,336* (December 31, 2007) |
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Unit Sales |
289,073 units (FY 2007) |
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Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans |
Wilfried Porth |
* in the production plants