2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Ducato and 2009 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ducato | A |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | 161 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
