2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (180 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mobilio | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
