Ford Transit Mk6 or Mercedes-Benz Vito W638?

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

In short

Length: Transit Mk6 5,236 mm, Vito W638 4,660 mm — a 58 cm difference.
Boot: Transit Mk6 5,900 l, Vito W638 4,400 l.
Lowest consumption: Transit Mk6 8.2 l/100 km, Vito W638 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: Transit Mk6 55–107 kW, Vito W638 58–105 kW.
Standard equipment: Transit Mk6 13 items (Base), Vito W638 17 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Mercedes-Benz Vito W6381996–2003 · 8 engines · Base, Trend, Fashion, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Transit Mk62000–2006no listings	Mercedes-Benz Vito W6381996–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,834 mm–5,236 mm	Length4,660 mm
Width	Width1,974 mm	Width1,880 mm
Height	Height1,993 mm–2,223 mm	Height1,875 mm–1,930 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,933 mm–3,300 mm	Wheelbase3,000 mm–3,200 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm–175 mm	Ground clearance160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume2,500 l–5,900 l	Trunk volume400 l–4,400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,780 kg–2,050 kg	Curb weight1,740 kg–1,880 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank65 l–75 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2006	Production years1996–2003
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines8
Power	Power55–107 kW (75–145 hp)	Power58–105 kW (79–143 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4	Displacement (l)2.0–2.3
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 consumption7.6 l/100 km · 108 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h18 s · 2.0 TDCi 125	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 114 2.3
Top speed	Top speed165 km/h	Top speed174 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · Base	Items in the base trim17 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · GLX	Items in the top trim27 · Ambiente
Equipment · Comfort3 · 2
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✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
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 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel 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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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Transit Mk6 or Mercedes-Benz Vito W638?

Length: Ford Transit Mk6 5,236 mm, Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 4,660 mm (a 576 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,300 vs 3,200 mm. Boot: 5,900 vs 4,400 l.

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

The most frugal Ford Transit Mk6 uses 8.2 l/100 km (2.0 TDCi 100); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 7.6 l/100 km (108 CDI).

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

The strongest Ford Transit Mk6 makes 107 kW (145 hp) (2.3 145); the strongest Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 105 kW (143 hp) (114 2.3).

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