2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (597 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ducato | R |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
