Mazda MPV 1996 vs Mercedes Vito 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 277 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 20.6 seconds | |
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Mazda MPV is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MPV engine produces 17 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Mercedes Vito. Thanks to more power Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.8 | |
| Mazda MPV consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes Vito, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes Vito gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 (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: | 11 years | 17 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.67 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.84 m | |
| Mazda MPV is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes Vito, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MPV is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 282 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 282 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1600 | |
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