2008 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 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, 2008 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. 2008 BMW M5 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 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW M5 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M5 | Vito |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |