Fifth Gear SHOOT-OUT! VW TRANSPORTER v MERCEDES VITO X

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  • @adamburhop3914
    @adamburhop3914 11 років тому +14

    There is a setting in the dash maintenance menu that says "roll test" this turns all driver aids off and let do as you wish, the real reason for this "roll test" is to put the car on the dyno without the drive computer freaking out

  • @ETRTriad
    @ETRTriad 12 років тому +2

    The Vito we have for work is a 113cdi long wheel base with a massive amount of grip because of the width of the tyres.. and I can deactivate the traction control etc. She handles like a beauty and is quick for what it is... Do the test again with ours!

  • @Tomyboyy16
    @Tomyboyy16 16 років тому +6

    "Time for a quickie..." Sounds goos to me Vicki!

  • @Marsden1002
    @Marsden1002 15 років тому +2

    Hold the ASR button for 3 seconds and it does go off. Pulling out of junctions then makes your progress sideways and very fast!

  • @JBOGermany
    @JBOGermany 15 років тому +1

    In Vito or Sprinter. Hold the ASR button and than turn the ignition on. That Deactivate the the ASR and ESP nearly off

  • @510markman510
    @510markman510 16 років тому

    i thought they did that but i wasnt sure. anyway if they do a standing start they will be labelled as copiers because top gear does standing starts

  • @Mr309GTi
    @Mr309GTi 13 років тому +4

    2:08 Time for a quickie? Yes please! Lol!!

  • @AdrianC12345
    @AdrianC12345 14 років тому

    @RsRocket31 I know it's not fancy engineering. It's the standard. But I only used that to prove my point. And in most Mercedes you can't fully turn off the tractioncontrol. She knows how to drive, she beat a british police officer around a track in the same car. And she's got a racing license, something I doubt you have.

  • @ishikawaryo
    @ishikawaryo 15 років тому +3

    2:06 "Time for a quickie"
    2:22 "OH YES"

  • @sisutrucks
    @sisutrucks 16 років тому

    the silver volvo in the background on my channel is ours, a sisu is in the planning. we dont have any roads in my county classified as motorway i think. most roads outside towns have 80-90kmh limits, trucks only allowed to drive maximum 80kmh and is restricted to 90kmh. we got speed limits on the roads going from 30-40-50 going like that all the way to 100. not easy to keep track on them all the time driving unfamiliar places. thanks for the sub.

  • @quattro4kss
    @quattro4kss 14 років тому +1

    In Europe you get nice vans like that and here in Canada we get a re-badged Dodge Caravan that has trouble with an on-ramp...

  • @215alessio
    @215alessio 12 років тому

    I saw bodyparts of the vito falling on the ground due to rust .
    you need alot of replating to save the vito's unibody... and then again the rust pops up from practically anywere!

  • @TheCarArchives96
    @TheCarArchives96 13 років тому

    the engine on the 2003-present Volkswagen Transporter T5/
    Volkswagen Caravelle/ Volkswagen Multivan
    Engine
    petrol engines:
    2.0 I4
    3.2 VR6
    diesel engines:
    1.9 I4 TDI
    2.0 I4 TDI
    2.5 I5 TDI

  • @AdrianC12345
    @AdrianC12345 14 років тому

    @RsRocket31 Then explain to me how the traction control would come back on even though she pushed the button. She works with cars all her life, I think she knows a thing or two about them.

  • @nova2759
    @nova2759 14 років тому

    @RsRocket31 i think on some cars ESP does not go Fully off.

  • @sisutrucks
    @sisutrucks 16 років тому

    well my spelling is a bit bad too, im a lorry driver too and english is not my first language. the gearing have its saying on the fuel economy, but the wind resistance starts to be stronger over 70kmh so driving much over that they say is not economical, i only drive innside the town so have not gotten around to test this out. i got some videos up here if you want to see driving in north norway.

  • @D17TAS
    @D17TAS 16 років тому

    dude i drive a ford transit van, i can tell u im not restricted by law to 60. vans that are restricted are usually restricted by the companys so the drivers cant thrash em and for fuel economy purposes.

  • @cafedeltransit
    @cafedeltransit 12 років тому

    You would think so but in my van I can be at the end of most slip roads joining a Motorway and be doing 100mph...
    Also when Ford first brought the 200ps out they put it on a track against an Audi A8 and for the first 300 yds the Transit out did it on acceleration.

  • @luedriver
    @luedriver 13 років тому +1

    I love any transporter but almost nothing can beat the ...traction control!

  • @yevgeniyshawyer2767
    @yevgeniyshawyer2767 10 років тому +2

    to deactivate traction control in Vito van need hold button for 10 sec.

  • @gazmini81
    @gazmini81 15 років тому +1

    i drive a mercedes vito on a day to day basis and its the best van ive ever driven it has the best interior than a transit cause the transit is so basic inside when i test drove the tranisit i hated it cause was noisey and very plasticy on the interior and the rust very badly after a few years but the engines are great they keep going forever the transporter will be my next van i think they look so cool

  • @aminul1984
    @aminul1984 15 років тому +2

    I drove one of those VW Transporter vans 2 days ago. Its got very good handling and a lot of power.
    I like it because u can rev it up quite high without changing gears.

  • @Slackbaz
    @Slackbaz 14 років тому

    @AdrianC12345 Like i just commented in a other comment, the button have to be hold down for 10 secounds, if not the the traction control just turns off while she hold the button down, after 10 secounds, its off until she turns it on..

  • @kagolko
    @kagolko 15 років тому

    well we keep it because there is a whole office in it and it also has 6 recorders. that's why.

  • @calvoheavy
    @calvoheavy 15 років тому

    in germany you can buy the transporter with the R32 petrolengine with 4Motion.

  • @user-ct6vn5bh9c
    @user-ct6vn5bh9c 10 років тому

    When you turn off the antispinn the next problem is that if you spin you will hit the rev limit about 2400rpm, so it's not deleted with a nanno sec as she says, it's rev limit.

  • @Rogersocal
    @Rogersocal 14 років тому

    Did you notice the blinking light on the dash of the Mercedes ?

  • @StPaul76
    @StPaul76 14 років тому +10

    "Time for a quickie.." Aaaww you little dirty tart you..

  • @KraljLazar
    @KraljLazar 15 років тому

    Isn't the most powerful VW van motor a 3.0 V6 TDI which they also stuff into a Transporter... ?

  • @510markman510
    @510markman510 16 років тому

    shouldnt they do a standing start rather than a rolling one. Would make it fairer.

  • @MarshallMathersthe7th
    @MarshallMathersthe7th 13 років тому +1

    I like the transporter not only cause its faster but because its built more ''agresive'' It just looks better and also the vw is higher wich makes it also better. I prefer the vito not as much as a van but more as an mpv. The vito is more car-like then its van-like. If you really want a van that can work hard and also be fast buy vw. Also merc needs more maintaince then the vw also the merc is expensiver and you dont want that as an hard worker.

  • @faizzain536
    @faizzain536 8 років тому

    +Fifth gear can you make a video the latest vw van vs the oldest vw van?thank you.

  • @Babel368
    @Babel368 12 років тому

    Can't you take out the traction control fuse out of the fuse box?

  • @reddundun
    @reddundun 13 років тому +1

    @perpelle
    one of the joy's of a diesel engine! you always know its running:)

  • @1SlowCbrr
    @1SlowCbrr 14 років тому

    @pulangur
    but is there any other option for u besides quickie?

  • @Avantgardist
    @Avantgardist 15 років тому +1

    You can actually turn off the ESP and the ASR very easily. Either you take out one of the fuses (*g*) - or you just switch into dyno-mode.
    Not everyone knows how to do this, but it´s possible. So for a real comparison it should be switched off.

  • @potbelly5
    @potbelly5 15 років тому

    how much room in the storage comparment or ( back ) is there ?? because i want to pu a lounge and a tv in there ??

  • @jonny2k100
    @jonny2k100 14 років тому

    how much is a brand new mercedes vito sport x dualiner.
    No I don't meen the one in this video. I want a one with the seats in the back. Could someone please reply to me. Thanks.

  • @peterlindvall7671
    @peterlindvall7671 3 роки тому +1

    Compare this to today's program, where they compare the e-Transporter and Mercedes e-van, 110hp vs 114hp with an ~82 mile range @ 56mph. :)
    The UK is ceasing gas van sales in 2030...

    • @farishanafiah8461
      @farishanafiah8461 2 роки тому

      Not the kind of future I want to embrace. Sorry, but I'm definitely not going EV.

  • @MarshallMathersthe7th
    @MarshallMathersthe7th 13 років тому

    @zood3000 I wish i had a vito or transporter...... But its to damn expensive to have one in holland due to the very very high roadtaxes on dieselcars/vans. However it hasnt been always expensive untill july 2005 we had the ''gray licenseplate'' And you could drive a van or pick up. (only this vehicles) For less then 50 euros per 3 months on roadtax. But now its at least 370 euros per 3 months :(

  • @subeefan
    @subeefan 16 років тому

    so wat do u like then a smart car or a VW BUG

  • @Skupik1
    @Skupik1 12 років тому

    @fifthgearuk, would You please test Hyundai H-1 Van like this?

  • @daizmiester
    @daizmiester 13 років тому

    is this 2.5TDI a 5 cylinder turbo diesel?

  • @jonny2k100
    @jonny2k100 13 років тому +1

    After previously owning a Merc Vito I have to vote for the Transporter. The Merc is just way too unreliable.

  • @245thegreat
    @245thegreat 16 років тому

    they are both starting across the line at the same speed thats how they make it fare

  • @andy2382
    @andy2382 10 років тому

    I hate to share mr j. clarksons views on such things, but 'catastrophic understeer' really does apply here

  • @TheeScottyMac
    @TheeScottyMac 9 років тому +2

    Vito have what's called "test mode" which deactivates all driving aids, the Asr off button only allows you to deactivate it under 50km/h for low traction take offs
    If you want to compare "race vans" then I would suggest driving the v8 diesel Vito

  • @jaffacake1578
    @jaffacake1578 15 років тому

    what about a transit st?

  • @1SlowCbrr
    @1SlowCbrr 14 років тому

    @Ascend3r uhhh first of all i race my moms mini van all the time... wish i had traction control but i dont...

  • @Rejekt176
    @Rejekt176 15 років тому

    Because they feel that it wouldn't be profitable here. They seem to have reason to believe that it probably wouldn't sell well here.
    After the Phaeton failed, I don't blame them for being a little skittish with the market here.

  • @SecularTechnology
    @SecularTechnology 14 років тому

    @quattro4kss
    Yeah but if you get the Caravan with the V-8 it's quicker than hell.

  • @michaelsieber98
    @michaelsieber98 11 років тому +2

    we´re driving a merc Viano since 10 years and it´s by far better than any VW transporter. actually we´re driving the 2012 model and it´s bigger, more comfortable, has more power, and the same fuel consumption... so tell me what´s better about the VW?

  • @philippewilmotte574
    @philippewilmotte574 9 років тому

    didn't they also make a 3.2 v6 version of the transporter?

    • @christianc6041
      @christianc6041 9 років тому +1

      Yes ! good point ,they did make them during 2003-2009 and this was filmed in 2008 so it was available but maybe not in the UK

  • @withoutmeening
    @withoutmeening 14 років тому

    should hold the traction control button down with some tape,,

  • @3rk4u
    @3rk4u 10 років тому

    prefer the merc for styling and quality/Vicky prefers the vw so she can get out her rear and enjoy the longer gearstick.

  • @Cytr0gen
    @Cytr0gen 14 років тому

    @whitbyjet65 top gear acually review it how it should be for real life examples

  • @joeboxer216
    @joeboxer216 10 років тому +1

    What's the bloody point of having a v6 200+ bhp engine and not being able to use it, my 2.7L Vauxhall Vivaro go's like shit off a shovel.

  • @leechapman76
    @leechapman76 16 років тому

    Why you all complaining about another motoring show on TV, the more the better in my opinion! Chill out. Oh and VW's win hands down every time in my book.

  • @jfr727
    @jfr727 15 років тому

    cuando llega a la argentina ...

  • @thepatrioticaudiophile
    @thepatrioticaudiophile 14 років тому

    I like them both, they are so cool looking

  • @pequlatv4814
    @pequlatv4814 3 роки тому +1

    Lets be honest having a V6 Mercedes van is more cooler then having a new S class

    • @farishanafiah8461
      @farishanafiah8461 2 роки тому +1

      Someone put an AMG 4.0L V8 engine in a Vito. 11 out of 10 I'd love to have one!

  • @GraveDiggerIII
    @GraveDiggerIII 15 років тому

    why would you put anything sporty on a transporter van?? i think performance would be the last thing i'd spend extra money on when buying one of those. i'm sure someone hauling a bunch of furniture or something doesn't care much for the brabus rims etc.. these things must sell terribly

  • @danieltesic
    @danieltesic 15 років тому

    i have a long T5 2.5 tdi... it kicks ass!!! i love it!

  • @R7I8P6Z
    @R7I8P6Z 12 років тому +1

    170 odd brake on a front wheel drive?
    i love my vito... nothing like a vito 122

    • @johnmetrac2898
      @johnmetrac2898 5 років тому

      R7I8P6Z the Vw is miles better it’s like driving a limousine 👍

  • @tmwlim
    @tmwlim 15 років тому

    What about germany with their M5's?

  • @Maurice_Moss
    @Maurice_Moss 11 років тому +5

    Why is the vw classed as the fastest van in the UK when the vito us more powerful and a lot quicker?

    • @saqibmahmood6353
      @saqibmahmood6353 7 років тому

      Moss well actually although a Nissan elgrand 3.5 e51 isn't a van it's in the same mouldy and would put these two to sleep

    • @kingisback1995
      @kingisback1995 6 років тому

      @@saqibmahmood6353 I don't think so, have a look the New T5 3.6 biturbo and we talk after buddy 😁😁

  • @Slackbaz
    @Slackbaz 14 років тому

    What about hold the button down 10 secounds like it says in the Manual u got with the Vito -.-' But anyways, nothing beats WV Caravelle/Transporter

  • @scaleopdriver
    @scaleopdriver 16 років тому

    that doesnt matter, i'm just wondering what makes people think this is worse than Top Gear? and look away from the humor part, i know that is a key in Top Gear.
    I like both shows, and i'm veeeery confused about this.

  • @dariuszklak012
    @dariuszklak012 8 років тому +31

    Who is buying these vehicles to race first of all? Don't you think this review is pointless.

    • @jamieallen8613
      @jamieallen8613 8 років тому

      Hey wise guy A it's a shoot out and B it's not pointless

    • @ianfindlay865
      @ianfindlay865 8 років тому +2

      Enlighten us, swami. Why is it not pointless? Which points does it make? The MB is a "massive" 1.4 seconds slower. At least Sabine Schmitz's lap of the 'Ring in a Transit was jokey based. This is pure bollocks.

    • @SonsOfXplosions
      @SonsOfXplosions 8 років тому

      No one... we just buy one T4 that we can blow it up with dynamite :D

    • @ericewaldklaver
      @ericewaldklaver 6 років тому

      You are pointless

    • @bernardyombayomba9618
      @bernardyombayomba9618 Рік тому

      Handling testing bro

  • @apmirkin
    @apmirkin 15 років тому

    I've seen a ford transit beat a Merc sprinter...
    merc vans are nice on the eye and thats it.

  • @nicknamenlos
    @nicknamenlos 15 років тому

    Could she propably be quiet to listen to the beautiful 2.5TDI Sound?

  • @Serkanbah
    @Serkanbah 13 років тому

    vw transporter is the best choice, i have one and it was the best decision ever to buy that

  • @malcolmbarrows9741
    @malcolmbarrows9741 11 років тому

    TRANSPORTERS RULE!!! GET IN LINE VITO BEHIND THE LDV

  • @ZGhrvatskaDU
    @ZGhrvatskaDU 15 років тому

    Bilo bi ljepo da sam znam kaj ovdje radim....
    kod nas u HR ni neznaju kako dobro zive...
    ovdje se nema vremena zivjeti, tu ne postoji kafic, ljudi rade non stop

  • @ZGhrvatskaDU
    @ZGhrvatskaDU 15 років тому

    no 5cyl 2.5 petrol. 170 hp 240 nm torque

  • @wouterash
    @wouterash 9 років тому +1

    she doesn't know how to hold a steering wheel while cornering ?

    • @Jkstolz
      @Jkstolz 6 років тому +1

      Um... unlike you. Who aren't driving at all.. she's the one driving and not you.

    • @kingisback1995
      @kingisback1995 6 років тому +2

      She is a professional driver and you say she doesn't know, come on man 😄😄

  • @rock3tcatU233
    @rock3tcatU233 14 років тому +1

    A FWD van,wouldn't RWD be better?
    I still like the Transporter... :D

  • @ROSCObadlad
    @ROSCObadlad 15 років тому

    maybee but doesnt brabus do a v8 viano?

  • @KraljLazar
    @KraljLazar 15 років тому

    that would be Golf GTD... If 'm not mistaking...
    Only GTD golfs are fitted with 2.0 170 hp diesels...
    as same as in Octavia RS and Seat Leon Cupra - diesel...
    Btw, dal' me razumiješ i kad pričam hrvatski ili moram drobit na engleskom... ? ;)

  • @mediachannel8044
    @mediachannel8044 2 роки тому +1

    The 3.2 V6 t5 was even faster

  • @sirlonghair
    @sirlonghair 14 років тому

    Astro AWD is the quickest van on the road

  • @CJBMAGGOT94
    @CJBMAGGOT94 12 років тому

    A VW will always last longer than a BMW. Idk why though its really weird. As soon as a BMW reaches 10 years old it starts falling apart. And VW makes the best engines in the world as well. Dual port, 2.0 TSI, 1.4 TSI, 2.0 TDI, VR6 The list goes on and on :)

  • @CalleUnion
    @CalleUnion 15 років тому

    Don't forget the waterbed!!

  • @D17TAS
    @D17TAS 16 років тому

    vans are not restricted to 60mph on motorway, trucks are restricted to 60

  • @Gorbyrev
    @Gorbyrev 15 років тому

    not if you've got six kids! Transporter Shuttle 130 chipped - woo hoo! (and 9 seats!)

  • @sorynaudiobahn
    @sorynaudiobahn 15 років тому

    I have the new Transit, and I had the new Sprinter, I kept the Transit, my GOD in the Sprinter you could stand up on the gas, the damn thing only did what she knew , also I like more the Transit dashboard

  • @KraljLazar
    @KraljLazar 15 років тому

    nema se prijatelju vremena ni ovdje više za kafiće kao nekada, nema se više mnogo vremena u danu, ne postoji radno vrijeme od 8 sati...
    vjeruj mi, nije ni tu bajno... :(
    jedino što je u USA plaća barem veća, ovdje se svi lomimo za cca. 550$ na mjesec... to je prosjek...

  • @schefar
    @schefar 16 років тому

    Absolutely

  • @callummakodancing
    @callummakodancing 11 років тому +1

    "Time for a quickie" lol

  • @Merdican
    @Merdican 16 років тому

    thre's something wrong ... this isn't the fastest enginge in the dub ... it's also possible to buy the business version with v6 and 250ps ...
    but the big tdi is funny as hell, exept on the autobahn ... a driving wall at 200kph

  • @KraljLazar
    @KraljLazar 15 років тому

    haha lol :)
    kod nas jest gorivo relativno skupo, i imati neekonomične neefikasne motore u autima je zato loše :)
    uglavnom, kod nas je VW, Škoda (Superb) i Audi 2.5 TDI 6 cilindara sa 180 KS i oko 320 Nm momenta...
    2.5 se u Europi najubolje proslavio u prvom Audi allroadu, a i u drugom je jako dobar motor...
    za Tuarega je već pre mali... :)
    sve u svemu interesantne stvari saznam od prekobe... :) hvala frende ;)
    puno pozdrava iz sunčanog Zagreba... ;)

  • @MarshallMathersthe7th
    @MarshallMathersthe7th 13 років тому

    @EBTerriers Ofcourse it will because the merc has more horsepower. But the VW transporter is simply the best. And im not about speed when it comes to cars. So i dont care bout that. Its nice that you are quick but not nescesery ;)

  • @kkmingming
    @kkmingming 10 років тому +1

    Ridiculous test... You should test which VAN is more comfortable or has more cargo capacity.

    • @fuckumaddafakka8529
      @fuckumaddafakka8529 10 років тому +1

      These are performance versions you idiot. Of course you test them on a track.

    • @ianfindlay865
      @ianfindlay865 8 років тому

      You have such a way with words. Tell us when your vocabulary reaches 500.

  • @collo63
    @collo63 16 років тому

    i drive a 04 vw passat TDI 145bhp actually

  • @kagolko
    @kagolko 15 років тому

    no. USA has most powerful Vans. and police cars. (except Itlay - they have a few Labmos)..

  • @MarshallMathersthe7th
    @MarshallMathersthe7th 13 років тому

    @zood3000 unless you own a bussiness then you still drive cheap on roadtax.

  • @axelfols1
    @axelfols1 15 років тому

    Vito's are built in Eastern Europe. Having seen a few models around 5 years old, i'm not convinced. They seem to be rust buckets. VW all the way!!!

  • @roryrobertson1621
    @roryrobertson1621 9 років тому +1

    Lovh it What's up, gvys. tendency base What do you thinp?

  • @kagolko
    @kagolko 15 років тому

    I'm talking about a "VAN".

  • @korranda
    @korranda 16 років тому

    Time for a cookie!