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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 133 kg more than 2010 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.
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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 | 2515 kg | 2648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 6939 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2731 mm | 2814 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 4326 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |