2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 181 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tribute | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
