Citroen C8 2008 vs Mercedes Vito 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Citroen C8 engine produces 29 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C8) 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 (Mercedes Vito) 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: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | no data | |
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`530 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4400 | |
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