Fiat Ducato II (230) or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638?

1994–2002 vs 1996–2003 · Van/Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Ducato II (230) 5,270 mm, V-Klasa W638 4,658 mm — a 61 cm difference.
Boot: Ducato II (230) 11,500 l, V-Klasa W638 610 l.
Lowest consumption: Ducato II (230) 8.4 l/100 km, V-Klasa W638 7.8 l/100 km.
Power: Ducato II (230) 50–94 kW, V-Klasa W638 72–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Ducato II (230) 15 items (Base), V-Klasa W638 21 items (Trend).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Ducato II (230)1994–2002 · 11 engines · Base, SX, Panorama, CombinatoSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W6381996–2003 · 9 engines · Trend, Fashion, Ambiente, Marco PoloSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Ducato II (230)1994–2002no listings	Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W6381996–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,680 mm–5,270 mm	Length4,656 mm–4,658 mm
Width	Width1,998 mm–2,024 mm	Width1,880 mm
Height	Height2,152 mm–2,500 mm	Height1,880 mm–1,976 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm–3,700 mm	Wheelbase3,000 mm–3,200 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance165 mm–170 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume8,000 l–11,500 l	Trunk volume610 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,700 kg–2,010 kg	Curb weight1,875 kg–1,980 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2002	Production years1996–2003
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines9
Power	Power50–94 kW (68–128 hp)	Power72–128 kW (98–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–2.8	Displacement (l)2.0–2.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TD	Lowest consumption7.8 l/100 km · V 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h16.5 s · 2.8 JTD	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · V 280
Top speed	Top speed150 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Trend
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Base	Items in the base trim21 · Trend
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim23 · Panorama	Items in the top trim36 · Ambiente
Equipment · Comfort2 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Ducato II (230) or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638?

Length: Fiat Ducato II (230) 5,270 mm, Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638 4,658 mm (a 612 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,700 vs 3,200 mm. Boot: 11,500 vs 610 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Ducato II (230) or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638?

The most frugal Fiat Ducato II (230) uses 8.4 l/100 km (1.9 TD); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638 7.8 l/100 km (V 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Ducato II (230) or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638?

The strongest Fiat Ducato II (230) makes 94 kW (128 hp) (2.8 JTD); the strongest Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638 128 kW (174 hp) (V 280).

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