2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, both 2007 Honda CR-V 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CR-V | Vito |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
