2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,723 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (228 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 704 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (345 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 120 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
