2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2004 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Quest. 2004 Nissan Quest 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. 2004 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2004 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | Vito | Quest |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |