Mercedes Vito 2010 vs Dodge Grand Caravan 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes Vito) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Grand Caravan) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes Vito engine produces 80 HP less power than Dodge Grand Caravan, but torque is 45 NM more than Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 78 litres | |
| 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 (Dodge Grand Caravan) 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. | |||
| Mercedes Vito 2010 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes Vito 2010 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes Vito is smaller, but higher. Mercedes Vito is 6 cm shorter than the Dodge Grand Caravan, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes Vito is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 730 litres | 2350 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 2350 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 730 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 4086 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes Vito is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`050 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 4200 | |
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