2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada and 2007 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2007 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Strada | B |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |
