2005 Mercedes-Benz V vs. 2005 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz V and 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 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, 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz V. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz V | 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | V | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2970 mm |
