Mercedes Vito 2010 vs Renault Trafic 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 19 seconds | |
| Mercedes Vito engine produces 73 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Trafic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 90 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes Vito 2010 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
| Mercedes Vito is 23 cm longer than the Renault Trafic, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes Vito is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 730 litres | 1240 litres | |
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Renault Trafic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes Vito has 510 litres less trunk space than the Renault Trafic. This could mean that the Mercedes Vito uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`050 | 2`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 15 800 | |
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