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:
145 HP
136 HP
Torque:
320 NM
310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.7 seconds
n/a seconds
Renault Trafic engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes Vito.
Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Trafic) 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:
15 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase
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:
4.78 m
5.01 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.96 m
1.90 m
Renault Trafic is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes Vito, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Trafic is 6 cm higher.
