Mercedes Vito 1996 vs Toyota Previa 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Previa is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes Vito engine produces 13 HP less power than Toyota Previa, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Toyota Previa. Due to the lower power, Mercedes Vito reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 10.8 | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes Vito consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes Vito could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Previa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes Vito engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2000 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Mercedes Vito is 9 cm shorter than the Toyota Previa, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes Vito is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes Vito is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Previa, which means Mercedes Vito can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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