2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano

To start off, both 2003 Buick Centieme and 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Centieme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano.

Because 2003 Buick Centieme is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme will offer significantly more control. 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 Buick Centieme (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (281 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Centieme 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano
Make Buick Mercedes-Benz
Model Centieme Viano
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 400 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2750 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 75 L


 

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