Ford Transit Mk6 or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638?

2000–2006 vs 1996–2003 · Van/Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Transit Mk6 5,236 mm, V-Klasa W638 4,658 mm — a 58 cm difference.
Boot: Transit Mk6 5,900 l, V-Klasa W638 610 l.
Lowest consumption: Transit Mk6 8.2 l/100 km, V-Klasa W638 7.8 l/100 km.
Power: Transit Mk6 55–107 kW, V-Klasa W638 72–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Transit Mk6 13 items (Base), V-Klasa W638 21 items (Trend).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Transit Mk62000–2006 · 10 engines · Base, LX, Trend, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

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	Ford Transit Mk62000–2006no listings	Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W6381996–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,834 mm–5,236 mm	Length4,656 mm–4,658 mm
Width	Width1,974 mm	Width1,880 mm
Height	Height1,993 mm–2,223 mm	Height1,880 mm–1,976 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,933 mm–3,300 mm	Wheelbase3,000 mm–3,200 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm–175 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume2,500 l–5,900 l	Trunk volume610 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,780 kg–2,050 kg	Curb weight1,875 kg–1,980 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2006	Production years1996–2003
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines9
Power	Power55–107 kW (75–145 hp)	Power72–128 kW (98–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4	Displacement (l)2.0–2.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, Rear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.2 l/100 km · 2.0 TDCi 100	Lowest consumption7.8 l/100 km · V 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h18 s · 2.0 TDCi 125	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · V 280
Top speed	Top speed165 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Trend
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · Base	Items in the base trim21 · Trend
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · GLX	Items in the top trim36 · Ambiente
Equipment · Comfort3 · 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 · Interior1 · 4
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✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 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✓
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 — Ford Transit Mk6 or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638?

Length: Ford Transit Mk6 5,236 mm, Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638 4,658 mm (a 578 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,300 vs 3,200 mm. Boot: 5,900 vs 610 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Transit Mk6 or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638?

The most frugal Ford Transit Mk6 uses 8.2 l/100 km (2.0 TDCi 100); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638 7.8 l/100 km (V 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Ford Transit Mk6 or Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638?

The strongest Ford Transit Mk6 makes 107 kW (145 hp) (2.3 145); the strongest Mercedes-Benz V-Klasa W638 128 kW (174 hp) (V 280).

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