Mercedes-Benz M8 Taxi - Cab Direct

Euro 5
Mercedes-Benz M8 TM from Mercedes and Cab Direct
Mercedes-Benz M8 TM
From Mercedes-Benz and Cab Direct

03. The Ultimate Taxi
04. Driveability
05. Comfort & Convenience
06. Bags of Space
07. Access for All
08. Economy
09. Safety & Support
10. Technical Specification
10. Colour Choice
11. Features & Options
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The Ultimate Taxi
The Ultimate Hackney Taxi Just Got Even Better.
Take pride in your profession and outclass the competition with the newly
improved M8 TM taxi from Mercedes and Cab Direct.
in comfort and style. You’ll also benefit from Mercedes’ new Euro 5
diesel engine offering improved efficiency.
Built on a the latest Mercedes-Benz chassis, the even more richly
appointed interior combines with a newly refreshed exterior and the
legendary CDI diesel engine to offer the perfect taxi partner.
Complete with full, purpose-built hackney specification, the M8 TM has been
tailor-made for the job you do, allowing up to eight passengers to travel
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Driveability
Manual or
auto
A Pleasure to Drive
For driveability, M8 TM exceeds all expectations. With a newly
developed suspension system, M8 TM plants its power onto the road
even more impressively and comfortably. Plus, Mercedes’ new
spring and damper tuning, new transverse links and comfort mounts
and plenty of fine attention to detail are noticeable over every mile –
even with a full compliment of passengers - providing an even
higher level of ride comfort, improved rolling characteristics and
reduced noise levels.
New Euro 5 Diesel Engine
M8 TM now comes to you with a newly developed 4-cylinder, Euro 5
CDi diesel engine, providing a smooth and powerful drive. It’s even
more environmentally efficient too, offering further reductions in fuel
consumption, meaning you’ll be better off at the end of your shift.
Add the choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic
transmission and opt for the perfect cab for you.
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Comfort & Convenience
Now with new FareAssist TM
quick release passenger
door system.
Comfort Cab
The Mercedes marque is synonymous with strength, comfort, build
quality and reliability. New M8 TM is no exception.
You’ll immediately feel at home in the spacious and well equipped
driver’s compartment, complete with a new multi-adjustable driver’s
seat with armrest. Ergonomically shaped, the new comfort seat
comes with a wide adjustment range to ensure you can always find
the driving position that best suits you.
Standard features such as the multifunction steering wheel, onetouch
electric windows, cup holder, centre console and other handy
storage areas - not to mention M8’s new and improved dashboard -
all combine to create the perfect working environment - ideal for
those long shifts spent behind the wheel.
You can even release your passenger doors at the touch of a button
from your driver’s seat thanks to the addition of our unique FareAssist
quick release door system, providing optimum convenience.
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Bags of Space
New luggage
area
Bags of Space
Hotel or office, station or airport, business or pleasure - today's
passengers frequently come with serious baggage requirements.
That's why the new M8 TM has been designed and built with luggage
space very much front-of mind. With a much-increased front
luggage area, the new M8 TM offers bags more room up front than
ever before. There’s also the option of the M8 TM Plus, giving you
greater loading room in the boot.
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Access for All
New DuoClick TM
access ramp
Ease of Access
The latest model M8 TM now also comes with a new, lightweight,
DuoClick, fast-deploy ramp which offers the ultimate in quick and
convenient wheelchair access. Unlike other ramps, M8’s DuoClick
ramp is robust and clicks together to create a solid platform for
loading wheelchair passengers safely, with ease.
Being able to cater for every passenger is paramount in the hackney
trade. That’s why the M8 TM has been designed with access features
such as grab handles and twin electric side-steps as standard to
make your working life a breeze.
Once inside the vehicle, the self-adjusting restraints and full lap and
diagonal seat belts make safely securing the wheelchair passenger
quick and easy.
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Economy
39MPG*
Economy
In these competitive times – particularly as a cabbie - minimising
financial outlay is more important than ever. With state of the art
common-rail engine technology, high pressure injection and exhaust
turbocharger, M8’s new Euro 5 diesel engine combines optimum
performance with economical fuel consumption. Designed for
maximum efficiency, Mercedes’ latest power plant returns a money
saving 39mpg in and around town.
Vehicle Maintenance
High quality engineering reliability, together with service intervals of
up to 18,000 miles, is your promise of spending more time on the
road earning. The ASSYST service level indicator will help you
schedule service and maintenance around the needs of your
business. M8 TM has also been designed to make any problems easy
to diagnose and address, helping keep costs and lost time down
should you ever have a need for repairs.
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*Official VCA fuel consumption figure, combined cycle (manual).

Safety & Support
3 year
warranty
Safety First
Mercedes-Benz’ legendary commitment to continuous improvement
has created a vehicle of outstanding safety for everyone on board.
The unique Electronic Stability Programme combined with powerful
disc brakes and anti-locking braking system (ABS) keep braking
distances reassuringly short and ensure the vehicle remains in control,
even in emergency situations. You also have the reassurance of
European Whole Vehicle Type Approval.
Peace of Mind
Recognised as the UK's favourite taxi supplier, we are committed to
providing the best after-sales service in the business. That's why we
operate a dedicated customer service centre offering free technical
advice, seven days a week. You'll also have access to a national
network of over 200 manufacturer approved local service dealers,
many of which offer twenty four hour servicing. Add to this the
Mercedes-Benz three year unlimited mileage warranty and M8 TM is
your promise of complete peace of mind.
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Technical Specification & Colour Choice
The M8 TM is available in the longer Plus model for even more luggage space.
Engine
Type
Emission standard
Fuel
Fuel injection
Cubic capacity
Power
Torque
4-cylinder turbo-charged & intercooled CDi 113
Euro 5
Diesel
Common-rail direct injection
2143
136bhp @ 3,800 rpm and 310 Nm
1,400 – 2,600rpm
Maintenance
Service intervals
Average 18,000 miles (automatic calculation plus ASSYST
warning indicator)
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Fuel Consumption
ECO Gear 6-speed
5-speed
Manual Auto
Urban (mpg)
31.7 28.0
Extra urban (mpg)
43.5 40.9
Combined (mpg)
38.7 34.9
Wheels & Tyres
Wheels
Tyres
Electrical
6.5J x 16”
205 / 65 R 16
Alternator (V/A)
Battery
14 / 120
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Brakes
Front & rear
Parking
Floating calliper discs, internally ventilated (front) with ABS
& ESP automatic pad wear indicator
Floor-operated
Suspension
Front
Rear
Independent McPherson struts with coil springs, shock
absorbers & stabiliser
Semi-trailing arm axle with coil springs & shock absorbers
Steering
Type
Power-assisted rack & pinion
Fuel tank
Capacity (Litres)
75
Weight (kg) Standard Plus
Kerb weight
1944 2110
Gross vehicle weight 3050 3200
Dimensions (mm) Standard Plus
Overall height
1872 1872
Overall length
4763 5008
Overall width
2253 2253
Wheelbase
3200 3200
Passenger Capacities
Rear
Front
6 (3 bench / 3 tip-up)
None, 1 or 2
STANDARD
METALLIC
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Arctic White
Obsidian Black
Brilliant Silver
Jasper Blue
Colour palette for illustrative purposes only. Additional colours available to order on request.

Features & Options
Taxi Features
Full impact-resistant partition screen with pay area
Two way intercom with automatic radio intercept
Ready calibrated Digitax taxi-meter
Front LED high visibility taxi sign
FareAssist quick release passenger door system
Full wheelchair access with new DuoClick ramp
Two additional spare keys
Cab operated electric side step (near side)
Cab operated electric side step (off side)
Automatic motion locking on passenger doors (above 3mph)
Grab handles
Ultraseal tyre life extender
Supagard professional interior and exterior protection
Comfort and Convenience
Air conditioning
Sliding side windows in rear compartment
Satellite navigation
Central locking with remote control
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Driver’s comfort seat with lumbar support and armrest
Electric front windows
Leatherette upholstery
Electrically adjustable and heated wide-angle mirrors
Halogen headlamps with range adjustment
Cup holder and console
Auxiliary heater in rear compartment
Additional step well lighting
Seating
Six seat rear compartment
Front luggage area in place of passenger seat
Front passenger seat in place of luggage area (no cost option)
Double front passenger seat in place of luggage area
Entertainment
Radio/CD player with MP3 compatibility
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Interior Features
Digital quartz clock
12 volt rear socket ✓
Additional rear compartment lighting
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Rev counter
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Warning lights
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Overhead, dash and under-seat storage
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Wood-effect dashboard
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Exterior Features
Hydraulic-assisted tailgate
Alloy wheels
Metallic paint
Tinted glass with filterband
Colour coded bumpers
Full size wheel trims
Safety
Front stabiliser
3-point inertia seat belts for all seats
Driver’s airbag with emergency fuel cut-off
High-quality tensioning wheelchair restraints and seat belt
All-round disc brakes
Anti-locking braking system (ABS)
Electronic stability programme (ESP)
Triple brake lights
Safety steering column
Reverse parking sensors
Security
Electronic immobiliser
Panic button locking all doors against unwanted entry
Warranty and Breakdown Cover
Mercedes-Benz 3 year unlimited mileage warranty
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2 year additional components warranty ✓
3 year Mercedes breakdown cover ✓
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