2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (141 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1104 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (344 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lotus |
| Model | Viano | Exige |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 44 L |
