2012 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz B

To start off, both 2012 Fiat Ulysse and 2012 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Ulysse (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz B. (108 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz B.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2012 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz B. (250 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz B.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Fiat Ulysse 2012 Mercedes-Benz B
Make Fiat Mercedes-Benz
Model Ulysse B
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2179 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 126 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 182 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.6 seconds 10.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4359 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1786 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1557 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2699 mm


 

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