2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 2 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. 2009 BMW 530 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. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | Vito | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2146 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
