2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2006 Volkswagen Pickup
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito and 2006 Volkswagen Pickup 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 39 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. (132 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2006 Volkswagen Pickup | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vito | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2151 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
