2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Express and 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express 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 570 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | Viano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 88 L |
