Mercedes-Benz’s Sprinter van has won the Delivery Magazine Van of the Year Award from the Motoring Matters Magazine Group Awards for 2013, and the automaker’s Viano received the Best People Mover of the Year award.

Dr. Kolja Rebstock, managing director commercial vehicles Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific, and Diane Tarr, general manager Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia/Pacific, received the awards at a ceremony at the Melbourne Convention Centre.

Mercedes noted that the new Sprinter features five new driver assistance systems, and that the launch of the new Sprinter marks the introduction of standard-fit Crosswind Assist as well as the optional Collision Prevention Assist and Blind Spot Assist on the vehicle. The other two new systems include Highbeam Assist and Lane Keeping Assist.