2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo CDI 1.7 Trend Automatic vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo Trend 1.6 Automatic
To start off, both 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo CDI 1.7 Trend Automatic and 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo Trend 1.6 Automatic were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo CDI 1.7 Trend Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo Trend 1.6 Automatic (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo CDI 1.7 Trend Automatic. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo Trend 1.6 Automatic should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo CDI 1.7 Trend Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo CDI 1.7 Trend Automatic weights approximately 97 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo Trend 1.6 Automatic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo CDI 1.7 Trend Automatic (185 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo Trend 1.6 Automatic. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo CDI 1.7 Trend Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo Trend 1.6 Automatic.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo CDI 1.7 Trend Automatic | 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo Trend 1.6 Automatic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vaneo | Vaneo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |