2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Doblo and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Doblo (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 27 kg more than 2005 Fiat Doblo.
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 Fiat Doblo (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (181 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Doblo | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Doblo | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
