2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 10 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (141 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 518 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (344 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | Viano | Forester |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2615 mm |