2005 MCC Smart vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano

To start off, both 2005 MCC Smart and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1330 kg more than 2005 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 2005 MCC Smart has manual transmission. 2005 MCC Smart will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 MCC Smart 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano
Make MCC Mercedes-Benz
Model Smart Viano
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 698 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 60 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 96 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 730 kg 2060 kg
Vehicle Length 3440 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 3210 mm


 

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