2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Sprinter 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 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 163 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 330 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sprinter | Viano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2203 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
