2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 335 kg more than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Viano | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |
