Mercedes Vito 2010 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 360 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
Mercedes Vito engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Sharan, but torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Sharan engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 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 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
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: | 5.01 m | 4.85 m | |
Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
Height: | 1.97 m | 1.74 m | |
Mercedes Vito is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes Vito is 23 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 730 litres | 809 litres | |
Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes Vito has 79 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Sharan. 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 | 11.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes Vito is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 3`050 | 2`370 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | low | |
Average price (€): | 20 400 | 15 000 | |
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