2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2005 MG TF
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano and 2005 MG TF were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 MG TF. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2005 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 870 kg more than 2005 MG TF. 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 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2005 MG TF | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | MG |
| Model | Viano | TF |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
