Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Opel Vivaro A?

1996–2003 vs 2001–2014 · Van/Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Vito W638 4,660 mm, Vivaro A 5,182 mm — a 52 cm difference.
Boot: Vito W638 4,400 l, Vivaro A 5,000 l.
Lowest consumption: Vito W638 7.6 l/100 km, Vivaro A 7.7 l/100 km.
Power: Vito W638 58–105 kW, Vivaro A 60–107 kW.
Standard equipment: Vito W638 17 items (Base), Vivaro A 16 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Opel Vivaro A2001–2014 · 8 engines · Base, Edition, Cosmo, SportiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz Vito W6381996–2003no listings	Opel Vivaro A2001–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,660 mm	Length4,782 mm–5,182 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm	Width1,904 mm
Height	Height1,875 mm–1,930 mm	Height1,959 mm–1,982 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,000 mm–3,200 mm	Wheelbase3,098 mm–3,498 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm	Ground clearance160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–4,400 l	Trunk volume1,200 l–5,000 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,740 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,810 kg–2,015 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–75 l	Fuel tank90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years2001–2014
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines8
Power	Power58–105 kW (79–143 hp)	Power60–107 kW (82–145 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.3	Displacement (l)1.9–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 108 CDI	Lowest consumption7.7 l/100 km · 1.9 DTI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 114 2.3	Best 0–100 km/h13.1 s · 2.5 CDTI
Top speed	Top speed174 km/h	Top speed163 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Base	Items in the base trim16 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Ambiente	Items in the top trim27 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort2 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 1
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 · 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 · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 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 — Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Opel Vivaro A?

Length: Opel Vivaro A 5,182 mm, Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 4,660 mm (a 522 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,498 vs 3,200 mm. Boot: 5,000 vs 4,400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Opel Vivaro A?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 uses 7.6 l/100 km (108 CDI); the most frugal Opel Vivaro A 7.7 l/100 km (1.9 DTI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Opel Vivaro A?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 makes 105 kW (143 hp) (114 2.3); the strongest Opel Vivaro A 107 kW (145 hp) (2.5 CDTI).

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