2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 77 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | Viano | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2033 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
