2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | Vito | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
