2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 750 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ducato | A |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
