2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2011 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2011 Fiat Fiorino were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1142 kg more than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Fiorino, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Fiorino has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Fiorino 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.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2011 Fiat Fiorino | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Fiat |
Model | Sprinter | Fiorino |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2312 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |