2008 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 330 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 BMW 320 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | Vito |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |