2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano (330 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3000 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |
