Mercedes Vito 2003 vs Citroen C8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes Vito engine produces 29 HP less power than Citroen C8, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Citroen C8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C8) 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: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.86 m | |
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2948 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
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