2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1373 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | Sprinter | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2768 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
