2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,722 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (228 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 816 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (345 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escape | Viano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
