Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van · Sprinter
W903
The Sprinter generation that conquered fleets worldwide.
- Production
- 1998–2005
- Body
- Van / commercial
- Chassis
- W903

The W903 was the core mid-weight class of the first-generation Sprinter T1N — the Baureihe most commonly seen in 308, 311, and 313 CDI guise across European fleets from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s.
Its payload class covered the heart of the commercial van market: large enough for serious cargo, compact enough for urban routes. OM611 and OM612 CDI engines arrived with the 2000 model-year update, bringing the diesel performance and efficiency that made the Sprinter the default choice for demanding operators.
Built from 1998 to 2005, the W903 was the workhorse of the T1N Sprinter family. Reliability and parts availability kept these vans in service long after production ended.

Every model.
9 model designations across 1998–2005 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the W903.
| Model | Model years | Chassis | Engine | Transmission | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308 CDI | 2000–2005 | 903 | 611.987 | — | |
| 308 D | 1998–1999 | 903 | 601.943 | — | |
| 311 CDI | 2000–2005 | 903 | 611.981 | — | |
| 313 CDI | 2000–2005 | 903 | 611.981 | — | |
| 310 D | 1998–1999 | 903 | 602.980 | — | |
| 312 D | 1998–1999 | 903 | 602.980 | — | |
| 316 CDI | 2000–2005 | 903 | 612.981 | — | |
| 314 | 1998–1999 | 903 | 111.979 | — | |
| 314 | 2000–2005 | 903 | 111.984 | — |

