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The benefits of the mono-fuel Sprinter NGT become particularly apparent in urbanareas. The petrol carried in the reduced-size petrol tank (< 15 l) serves only tostart the engine and as an emergency reserve. Switch-over occurs automaticallyand cannot be influenced by the driver. The mono-fuel Sprinter NGT alreadymeets the stringent European emissions standard EEV (Enhanced EnvironmentallyFriendly Vehicle).When it comes to fuel costs, both NGT variants offer a major advantage: CNG(Compressed Natural Gas) is around 25% less expensive in Germany, for instance,than the equivalent amount of diesel fuel (as at April 2011). Furthermore, someEuropean countries have introduced tax concessions, incentives and other advantages,such as lower insurance premiums.The Sprinter NGT1▸ Bi-fuel natural gas/petrol drive system (M 271 4-cylinder natural gas/petrol engine)▸ Mono-fuel natural gas drive▸ Up to 20% lower CO 2 emissions than a petrol engine▸ Virtually no particulate emissions▸ Major savings possible where fuel costs are concerned▸ Bi-fuel mode has a long range of up to 1200 km, while natural gas mode alone allows a range of up to470 km (depending on the number and volume of pressurised gas tanks)▸ Underfloor installation of pressurised gas tanks means that no space is lost in the load compartment1Your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer will be pleased to tell you which Sprinter variants can be specified with the NGT natural gasdrive system