2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ducato and 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ducato | SL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5461 cc |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |