2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter would be higher. Both 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 188 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 12 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

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, both vehicles can yield 440 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model Sprinter Sprinter
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Van Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 188 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 1400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2590 kg 2578 kg
Vehicle Length 5906 mm 5906 mm
Vehicle Width 2024 mm 2024 mm
Vehicle Height 2446 mm 2814 mm
Wheelbase Size 3665 mm 3665 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 100 L


 

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