2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (271 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 12 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B 12 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
