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2020 Mercedes Sprinter 170 4×4: Off-Road Base for Genuine Vanlife

18.05.2026 07:00 1 min 1 source РУС
vanlifemag.de DEU
2020 Mercedes Sprinter 170 4×4: Off-Road Base for Genuine Vanlife
Original source: vanlifemag.de

A fully converted 2020 Mercedes Sprinter 170 4×4 with a 3.0-liter V6 and 33,800 km (21,000 miles) is listed for sale in California. The motorhome features a VAN COMPASS Stage 4.3 off-road suspension, 320–350 W solar panels, and a Goal Zero Yeti 6000x power station, enabling several days of off-grid camping. Priced at $128,998 (approx. €118,000), European buyers would need to arrange import and compliance with local regulations.

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2020 Mercedes Sprinter 170 4×4: Off-Road Base for Genuine Vanlife

08.05.2026 vanlifemag.de DEU Original source

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Updated: 08.08.2026

Regular

$1.08 /l

€0.93 · £0.80/l

31 of 140

cheaper than 79% of countries

Midgrade

$1.22 /l

€1.06 · £0.91/l

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cheaper than 81% of countries

Premium

$1.33 /l

€1.15 · £0.98/l

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cheaper than 72% of countries

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$1.41 /l

€1.22 · £1.04/l

63 of 141

cheaper than 56% of countries

LPG

$0.90 /l

€0.78 · £0.67/l

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pricier than 55% of countries

E85

$0.69 /l

€0.60 · £0.51/l

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