1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 2000 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | 280 | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2470 mm |
