Mercedes-Benz · W904 · 1995-2006

History of the W904

The W904 Sprinter generation marked Mercedes-Benz's entry into the modern compact commercial vehicle segment, setting new standards for reliability and driver comfort.

Development began in the early 1990s to replace aging light commercial platforms with a unified design suitable for multiple markets and cargo configurations.

Market launch occurred in 1995 across Europe with the Crew Cab variant immediately gaining acceptance among professional and owner-operator segments.

Production concluded in 2006 as the successor W906 generation introduced updated emissions standards and modern safety technology.

  • 1995Introduction
  • 2006Production ends