Renault Trafic 2006 vs Mercedes Vito 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 19.4 seconds | |
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Renault Trafic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Trafic engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes Vito. Thanks to more power Renault Trafic reaches 100 km/h speed 11.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 19 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar | 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. Renault Trafic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.96 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`825 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4400 | |
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