2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito and 2006 Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 407 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 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | Vito | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2151 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 66 L |
