2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 570 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 325 | Viano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |