2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ducato | SL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
