2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 625 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 320 | Vito |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
