Ford F150 2017 vs Mercedes Vito 1999
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 325 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 542 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Ford F150 engine produces 151 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 305 NM more than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 13.8 | |
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The Ford F150 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford F150 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes Vito, which means that by driving the Ford F150 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Ford F150 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 (Ford F150) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.89 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 2.03 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.84 m | |
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Ford F150 is larger. Ford F150 is 123 cm longer than the Mercedes Vito, 15 cm wider, while the height of Ford F150 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2192 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 400 | 2000 | |
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