2006 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2006 Lincoln Navigator 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 318 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Navigator | Viano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |
