2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 146 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | Viano | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |