2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
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 SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ducato | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
