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30 Years, 5 million Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: A Global Success Story

Mercedes-Benz Vans is celebrating a global milestone with the production of five million Sprinter vans. The five-millionth vehicle – an all-electric eSprinter – was assembled at the company’s facility in Charleston, South Carolina and handed over to FedEx, a long-standing Mercedes-Benz Vans customer. This occasion not only underscores the enduring success of the Sprinter but also highlights Charleston’s crucial role in Mercedes-Benz’s global manufacturing network. For nearly 20 years, the Charleston plant has played a vital role for our Sprinter in North America.

The landmark vehicle joins FedEx’s growing global fleet of electric and combustion Mercedes-Benz vans. This achievement emphasizes the Sprinter’s enduring popularity worldwide and reflects Mercedes-Benz Vans’ ongoing commitment to innovation, quality, and craftsmanship in the light commercial vehicle sector.

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