2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
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, 2005 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo has manual transmission. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | Vaneo | Laguna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1898 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |