Mercedes-Benz-built gasoline or diesel engines were available as powerplant options for the rear-wheel drive chassis.

In Philippines, Mercedes-Benz T1 rebadged version, Togo Atlas is locally made by Morales Motors.

The Atlas also offered as minibus or chassis cab for jeepneys and utility trucks.

In the UK, originally only diesel engines were on offer, but as the British market was 80 percent petrol at the time sales were poor.

Already the power outputs for the 4-cylinder engines were very good, so the 307 D was one of the fastest 3.5 ton (GVWR) Diesel-Vans in Europe of the late 1970s.

Low gearing also meant that the vans were capable pullers, able to make best use of the power available whilst returning surprisingly good fuel economy for the large size and weight of vehicle.