2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso 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 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 694 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
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, 2008 Citroen Picasso, 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Citroen Picasso 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 Citroen Picasso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Picasso | Vito |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |