2003 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 320 (141 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 550 kg more than 2003 BMW 320.
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, 2003 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | Viano |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |