2005 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP) has 146 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (271 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 530 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
