2006 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Sprinter 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 2,701 cc, 2006 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
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 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito. 2006 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Sprinter | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sprinter | Vito |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2151 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
