Mercedes Vito 1996 vs Renault Espace 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 2.2 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 | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 20.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes Vito engine produces 17 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Mercedes Vito reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes Vito consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes Vito could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
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Mercedes Vito is larger. Mercedes Vito is 14 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes Vito is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2850 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes Vito is 1 metres more than that of the Renault Espace, which means Mercedes Vito can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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