2007 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 535 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
