Mercedes Vito 1996 vs Mazda MPV 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 277 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes Vito is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes Vito engine produces 28 HP more power than Mazda MPV, but torque is 67 NM less than Mazda MPV. Thanks to more power Mercedes Vito reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 8.9 | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes Vito consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MPV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes Vito could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda MPV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MPV) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes Vito engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.75 m | |
| Mercedes Vito is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda MPV, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes Vito is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1060 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | no data | |
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