2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 568 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Viano | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
