2009 BMW 128 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 2 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 128 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 128 | Vito |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |