Mercedes Vito W638 debuted in 1996. The assembly of minibuses was established in Spain. The Vito is based on the Volkswagen T4 Transporter platform. The body was designed by German designer Michael Mauer. Why did the van get the Vito badge? The name comes from the Spanish city of Victoria, where it was produced.
Two years after the start of sales, the minibus was updated. In addition to the new Common Rail Injection (CDI) diesel engines, there are also subtle styling changes. For example, orange direction indicators have given way to transparent ones. The first generation Vito was produced until 2003, when its successor entered the market.
Engines
Petrol:
R4 2.0 (129 hp) - 200, 113;
R4 2.3 (143 hp) - 230, 114;
VR6 2.8 (174 hp) - 280.
Diesel:
R4 2.2 (82, 102-122 hp) - 108 CDI, 200 CDI, 110 CDI, 220 CDI, 112 CDI;
R4 2.3 (79-98 hp) - 180 D, 230 TD, 110 D.
It's true that gasoline engines cause far fewer problems than diesel engines, but they consume a lot of fuel. Those who use the Vito as a commercial vehicle prefer diesel engines. Unfortunately, diesel engines with great difficulty cope with the acceleration of the car, even the most powerful ones.
There were two diesel units to choose from. All of them have an almost eternal timing chain drive. Which of the units has proven itself best during operation? The outsiders turned out to be a 2.3-liter turbodiesel. He has problems with the injection system - the injection pump fails. There are also cases of premature breakage of the drive belt of the generator and pump, and even burnout of the gasket under the head.
The 2.2-liter unit, despite the more complex design, is much more reliable and economical. Although there are also problems in the injection system. Glow plugs fail pretty quickly, usually due to a blown relay.
Technical features
Regardless of the version, the Mercedes Vito W638 is always front-wheel drive. Richer versions were sometimes fitted with air bellows on the rear axle.
Safety? The car did not participate in EuroNCAP crash tests. But given the fact that most of the copies are already severely corroded, a used Mercedes Vito 638 is unlikely to guarantee a high level of safety.
Many good things can be said about the chassis. The minibus behaves almost like a passenger car.
Typical malfunctions
During production, the car was twice called up for service campaigns. The first - in 1998 due to problems with tires Continental and Semperit. The second - in 2000 to eliminate problems with the brake booster.
Vito's worst pain point is corrosion. It's all about poor body protection. Rust appears literally everywhere. The first foci, as a rule, occur on the lower corners of the doors, hood, tailgate. Before you settle on a particular instance, you should take a closer look at the thresholds, the floor and, if possible, look under the door seal.
If there are no signs of rust on the body, then it has probably been repaired. In most cases, this work is done in a hurry just to make the car look nice at the time of sale. Be alert!
There are also electrical problems. In diesel versions, the glow plug relay "jumps". The starter, generator, radiator fan, power windows and central locking often fail. The thermostat is another part that will soon have to be replaced. From time to time, the air conditioning system and heater “show character”.
Before buying, be sure to check the operation of the side sliding doors, which jam when the guides are damaged. The owners complain about the very low quality of the interior plastic - while driving, it makes unpleasant sounds.
Sometimes the cables of the gearbox and cardan joints fail. The 4-speed "automatic" does not cause problems, provided that the operational recommendations for changing the oil are followed. The Vito's steering mechanism is not very hardy - backlash appears quite quickly.
Conclusion
Mercedes Vito is an interesting and functional minibus at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, low cost does not mean cheap operation. The prices for some parts are very high. Fortunately, there are quite inexpensive substitutes on the market. However, this does not apply to all components and assemblies. If you get a very rusty copy, its repair may be unprofitable.
Technical data Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 (1996-2003)
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Version |
108 D |
110TD |
108 CDI |
110 CDI |
112 CDI |
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Engine |
diesel |
turbodiesel |
turbodiesel |
turbodiesel |
turbodiesel |
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Working volume |
2299 cm3 |
2299 cm3 |
2151 cm3 |
2151 cm3 |
2151 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders / valves |
R4/8 |
R4/8 |
R4/16 |
R4/16 |
R4/16 |
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Max power |
79 HP |
98 HP |
82 HP |
102 HP |
122 HP |
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Max Torque |
152 Nm |
230 Nm |
200 Nm |
250 Nm |
300 Nm |
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Dynamics |
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Max Speed |
148 km/h |
156 km/h |
150 km/h |
155 km/h |
164 km/h |
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Acceleration 0-100 km/h |
20.6 sec |
17.5 sec |
n.a. |
18.2 sec |
14.9 sec |
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Average fuel consumption, l / 100 km |
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Mercedes Vito W638 debuted in 1996. The assembly of minibuses was established in Spain. Vito is based on the Volkswagen T4 Transporter platform. The body was designed by German designer Michael Mauer. Why did the van get the Vito badge? The name comes from the Spanish city of Victoria, where it was produced.
Two years after the start of sales, the minibus was updated. In addition to the new Common Rail Injection (CDI) diesel engines, there are also subtle styling changes. For example, orange direction indicators have given way to transparent ones. The first generation Vito was produced until 2003, when its successor entered the market.
Specifications Mercedes-Benz Vito
Body
Engine
Transmission
Steering
Mercedes-Benz Vito I (W638) 2.8 AT is a 4-door car with a 4-speed gearbox. The maximum speed does not exceed 184 km / h. Up to 100 km / h, the car accelerates in 12.7 s. The average fuel consumption per 100 km is: in the urban cycle - 18.6 liters, on the highway - 11 liters. The volume of the fuel tank is 78 liters. A full tank will last approximately: 419 km when driving in the city, 709 km when driving on the highway. The maximum load capacity of the car is 1000 kg.
"Vito in the 638th body" was equipped with five diesel "fours": the atmospheric part consisted of units with a volume of 2.1-2.3 liters, developing from 79 to 98 horsepower and from 152 to 230 Nm of torque, and the turbodiesel - from a 2.1-liter engine , which, depending on the degree of forcing, produces 102-122 "horses" and 250-300 Nm.
There were also gasoline engines: four-cylinder units of 2.0-2.3 liters with a capacity of 129-143 forces, generating 186-215 Nm, as well as a 2.8-liter V-shaped "six" with a potential of 174 horsepower and 237 Nm of thrust. Power is delivered to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
The first generation Mercedes Vito is built on a front-wheel drive architecture, the engine is placed longitudinally. The front suspension of the car is represented by an independent design with MacPherson struts, and the rear suspension - trailing arms.
The rack-and-pinion steering is equipped with hydraulic booster, and all wheels are equipped with disc brakes, supplemented with ventilation in front. The main advantages of the “first Vito” are high-torque and economical engines, good looks, excellent driving performance, good opportunities for transporting goods, comfortable suspension, decent basic equipment and overall structural reliability. The disadvantages are considered to be low corrosion resistance, high prices for original spare parts and excessive vibrations from diesel units.
Typical malfunctions
During production, the car was twice called up for service campaigns. The first was in 1998 due to problems with Continental and Semperit tires. The second - in 2000 to eliminate problems with the brake booster.
Vito's worst pain point is corrosion. It's all about poor body protection. Rust appears literally everywhere. The first foci, as a rule, occur on the lower corners of the doors, hood, tailgate. Before you settle on a particular instance, you should take a closer look at the thresholds, the floor and, if possible, look under the door seal.
If there are no signs of rust on the body, then it has probably been repaired. In most cases, this work is done in a hurry just to make the car look nice at the time of sale. Be alert!
There are also electrical problems. In diesel versions, the glow plug relay "jumps". The starter, generator, radiator fan, power windows and central locking often fail. The thermostat is another part that will soon have to be replaced. From time to time, the air conditioning system and heater “show character”. 
Before buying, be sure to check the operation of the side sliding doors, which jam when the guides are damaged. The owners complain about the very low quality of the interior plastic - while driving, it makes unpleasant sounds.
Sometimes the cables of the gearbox and cardan joints fail. The 4-speed "automatic" does not cause problems, provided that the operational recommendations for changing the oil are followed. The steering mechanism of the Vito is not very hardy - play appears quite quickly.
Mercedes-Benz Vito I (W638) - fuel consumption data
The graphs show the fuel consumption of a Mercedes-Benz Vito I (W638) in three modes: in the city, on the highway and in mixed mode. Shown are consumption data for all known modifications.
City fuel consumption per 100 km0 l6 l12 l18 l112 CDI 2.2d MT,…110 CDI 2.2d MT,…110 CDI 2.2d AT,…110 CDI 2.3d MT,…114 2.3 MT, 1996…114 2.3 AT, 1996- …2.8AT, 1996-20039.610.511.112.115.616.218.6
| 112 CDI 2.2d MT, 1996-2003 | 9,6 |
| 110 CDI 2.2d MT, 1999-2003 | 10,5 |
| 110 CDI 2.2d AT, 1999-2003 | 11,1 |
| 110 CDI 2.3d MT, 1996-1999 | 12,1 |
| 114 2.3MT, 1996-2003 | 15,6 |
| 114 2.3AT, 1996-2003 | 16,2 |
| 2.8AT, 1996-2003 | 18,6 |
Fuel consumption per 100 km0 l6 l12 l18 l112 CDI 2.2d MT,…110 CDI 2.2d MT,…110 CDI 2.2d AT,…110 CDI 2.3d MT,…114 2.3 MT, 1996…114 2.3 AT, 1996- …2.8AT, 1996-20036.36.56.86.89.19.311
For those modifications for which there is information about all three modes, a general graph has been built with an average fuel consumption per 100 km. The most economical cars are marked in green, and vice versa, the most uneconomical ones are marked in red.
Average fuel consumption in all modes0 l6 l12 l18 l112 CDI 2.2d MT,…110 CDI 2.2d MT,…110 CDI 2.2d AT,…110 CDI 2.3d MT,…114 2.3 MT, 1996…114 2.3 AT, 1996-… 7.88.378.739.2312.0712.47
| 112 CDI 2.2d MT, 1996-2003 | 7,8 |
| 110 CDI 2.2d MT, 1999-2003 | 8,37 |
| 110 CDI 2.2d AT, 1999-2003 | 8,73 |
| 110 CDI 2.3d MT, 1996-1999 | 9,23 |
| 114 2.3MT, 1996-2003 | 12,07 |
| 114 2.3AT, 1996-2003 | 12,47 |
Technical features
Regardless of the version, the Mercedes Vito W638 is always front-wheel drive. Richer versions were sometimes fitted with air bellows on the rear axle. Safety? The car did not participate in EuroNCAP crash tests. But given the fact that most of the copies are already heavily affected by corrosion, a used Mercedes Vito is unlikely to be able to guarantee high-level safety.
Many good things can be said about the chassis. The minibus behaves almost like a passenger car.
Mercedes-Benz Vito I (W638) - top speed
The graph shows the maximum speed of the Mercedes-Benz Vito I (W638) in km/h. Shows data for all available modifications.
Maximum speed0 km/h75 km/h150 km/h225 km/h2.8 AT, 1996-2003114 2.3 MT, 1996…114 2.3 AT, 1996-…112 CDI 2.2d MT,…112 CDI 2.2d AT,…110 CDI 2.3 d MT,…110 CDI 2.3d AT,…110 CDI 2.2d AT,…110 CDI 2.2d MT,…108 CDI 2.2d MT,…
| 2.8AT, 1996-2003 | 184 |
| 114 2.3MT, 1996-2003 | 174 |
| 114 2.3AT, 1996-2003 | 171 |
| 112 CDI 2.2d MT, 1996-2003 | 164 |
| 112 CDI 2.2d AT, 1996-2003 | 164 |
| 110 CDI 2.3d MT, 1996-1999 | 156 |
| 110 CDI 2.3d AT, 1996-1999 | 156 |
| 110 CDI 2.2d AT, 1999-2003 | 155 |
| 110 CDI 2.2d MT, 1999-2003 | 155 |
| 108 CDI 2.2d MT, 1999-2003 | 150 |
Mercedes-Benz Vito I (W638) - dimensions and dimensions
The graphs show the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz Vito I (W638) - width, length and height. Data shown for all available modifications, including, for some, the total width with mirrors.
Vehicle width 0 mm 2000 mm 4000 mm 6000 mm .2d AT,… 110 CDI 2.2d AT,…108 CDI 2.3d MT,…110 CDI 2.2d MT,…110 CDI 2.3d AT,…110 CDI 2.3d MT,…108 CDI 2.2d MT,…
| 113 2.0MT, 1996-2003 | 1 880 |
| 113 2.0AT, 1996-2003 | 1 880 |
| 114 2.3AT, 1996-2003 | 1 880 |
| 114 2.3MT, 1996-2003 | 1 880 |
| 2.8AT, 1996-2003 | 1 880 |
| 112 CDI 2.2d MT, 1996-2003 | 1 880 |
| 112 CDI 2.2d AT, 1996-2003 | 1 880 |
| 110 CDI 2.2d AT, 1999-2003 | 1 880 |
| 108 CDI 2.3d MT, 1996-1999 | 1 880 |
| 110 CDI 2.2d MT, 1999-2003 | 1 880 |
| 110 CDI 2.3d AT, 1996-1999 | 1 880 |
| 110 CDI 2.3d MT, 1996-1999 | 1 880 |
| 108 CDI 2.2d MT, 1999-2003 | 1 880 |
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Mercedes Vito 638 The first generation appeared on the market in 1995 and existed in the back of the W638 until 2003. During this time, the car managed to gain recognition not only from drivers in Europe, but also from Russia. And in 1996, the Mercedes Vito 638 model was recognized as the best van of the year.
Today Mercedes Vito 638 buy available in the secondary market. Depending on the engine, year of manufacture and condition, a roomy car with a non-killable and very economical engine can be bought from 100 to 400 thousand rubles. The first generation has front-wheel drive, and both a 4-speed automatic and a 5-speed manual can act as a box. If you still plan to buy a Mercedes Vito 638, then it should be borne in mind that after the restyling of 1998-1999, the engine range has changed. The model was assembled in Spain. The following powertrains were available for the Vito −
Before 1999
Mercedes Vito 230 TD - diesel 2.3 l. 98 HP (5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic transmission)
After 1999
Mercedes Vito 108 CDI - diesel 2.1 82 hp (5-speed manual transmission)
Mercedes Vito 200 CDI - diesel 2.2 102 hp (5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic transmission)
Mercedes Vito 220 CDI - diesel 2.2 122 hp (5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic transmission)
Mercedes Vito 230 - petrol 2.3 l. 143 HP (5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic transmission)
Mercedes Vito 280 - gasoline 2.8 l. V6 174 HP (4-speed automatic transmission)
Front wheel drive only.
Most popular in the secondary market Mercedes Vito 638 2.2 cdi, just because of the Mercedes-Benz OM 611 diesel engine. This is an in-line 4-cylinder engine with 122 hp. with timing chain drive. The engine does not cause much trouble, however, the timing chain resource does not exceed 200,000 kilometers. The chain must be changed along with the pump (coolant pump), since it has no higher resource. Fuel consumption Vito 638 2.2 cdi on the highway about 6-7 liters of diesel fuel in the city of 10-11 liters. It should be borne in mind that pouring anything into the gas tank should not be, this can lead to damage to the nozzles, and replacing them is an expensive pleasure.
There are no problems with spare parts for this machine. Any body parts doors Mercedes Vito 638 can be found at dismantling sites, where you can also find the whole body or even Mercedes Vito 638 engine assembled. Repair Mercedes-Benz Vito 638 is not super complicated, but it should be borne in mind that this car is designed for European roads, therefore, in our directions, the chassis, suspension after 60-70 thousand kilometers begins to require repair. The quality of interior finishing materials is at a very high level when compared with comparable competitors. Interior photos are attached.
Mercedes Vito 638 price, which today directly depends on its wear and tear is the best option for practical people. Versions V (passenger up to 8 seats), Mixto (cargo-passenger up to 6 seats) and van can solve various tasks. With a load capacity of up to 1 ton and optimal dimensions, Vito can be an indispensable assistant in any business. The body dimensions of the Vito 638 are 4660 mm long, 1880 mm wide and 1845 mm high. And the wheelbase is exactly 3 meters.
