Merc conquers desert

The rally raises money for under-privileged people in Morocco.
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However, Mercedes-Benz has shown its four-wheel-drive Sprinter and Vito vans are up to the challenge after two factory-backed models finished the Rally Aicha des Gazelles in Morocco.

The vans, driven by female Mercedes employees (the rally is only open to  women), were essentially standard except for a few minor modifications.

The larger Sprinter is propelled by a V6 turbo diesel engine, while the Vito uses a four-cylinder diesel. More than 300 women took part in the 2500km rally that raises money for  under-privileged people in Morocco.

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