2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo and 2005 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Zafira (99 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Zafira (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (181 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | Vaneo | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |
