2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2011 Subaru Forester 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 43 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1218 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | Sprinter | Forester |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2768 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |