Mercedes Vito 1996 vs Mazda MPV 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 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: | 98 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 277 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 20.6 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Mazda MPV is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes Vito engine produces 17 HP less power than Mazda MPV, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Mazda MPV. Due to the lower power, Mercedes Vito reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.9 | |
| Mercedes Vito consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MPV, which means that by driving the Mercedes Vito over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes Vito 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: | 17 years | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes Vito might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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): | 1`500 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | no data | |
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