2006 BMW 645 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 BMW 645 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 645 | Viano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |