2005 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano

To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP) has 220 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.

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 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 740 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 740 Viano
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 2146 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 108 HP
Torque 390 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 18.0:1
Top Speed 245 km/hour 157 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 16.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 2040 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 75 L