Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Mercedes-Benz Vito W639?

1996–2003 vs 2003–2014 · Van/Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Vito W638 4,660 mm, Vito W639 5,008 mm — a 35 cm difference.
Boot: Vito W638 4,400 l, Vito W639 4,650 l.
Lowest consumption: Vito W638 7.6 l/100 km, Vito W639 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: Vito W638 58–105 kW, Vito W639 70–190 kW.
Standard equipment: Vito W638 17 items (Base), Vito W639 20 items (Base).
On Autodrom: Vito W639 from €5,400 (1 listing); no Vito W638 is listed right now.

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

Mercedes-Benz Vito W6392003–2014 · 12 engines · Base, Trend, Shuttle, MixtoSpecifications →1 listing from €5,400 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz Vito W6381996–2003no listings	Mercedes-Benz Vito W6392003–20141 listing · from €5,400
Dimensions
Length	Length4,660 mm	Length4,748 mm–5,008 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm	Width1,901 mm
Height	Height1,875 mm–1,930 mm	Height1,875 mm–1,910 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,000 mm–3,200 mm	Wheelbase3,200 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm	Ground clearance160 mm–180 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–4,400 l	Trunk volume570 l–4,650 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,740 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,900 kg–2,200 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–75 l	Fuel tank70 l–75 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years2003–2014
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines12
Power	Power58–105 kW (79–143 hp)	Power70–190 kW (95–258 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.3	Displacement (l)2.1–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 108 CDI	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 113 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 114 2.3	Best 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 126 3.5
Top speed	Top speed174 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Base	Items in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Ambiente	Items in the top trim36 · Shuttle
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
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 · Interior3 · 2
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 & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
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 · Exterior3 · 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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€5,400

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Mercedes-Benz Vito W639?

Length: Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 5,008 mm, Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 4,660 mm (a 348 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,200 vs 3,200 mm. Boot: 4,650 vs 4,400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Mercedes-Benz Vito W639?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 uses 7.6 l/100 km (108 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 7.6 l/100 km (113 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Mercedes-Benz Vito W639?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 makes 105 kW (143 hp) (114 2.3); the strongest Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 190 kW (258 hp) (126 3.5).

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