2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito and 2006 Toyota Fortuner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (235 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Because 2006 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Fortuner (376 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (300 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito. 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Vito | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2151 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |
