2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (302 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 530 kg more than 2007 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (700 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ducato | GL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
