2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,151 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (120 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C3 | Vito |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2151 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |