2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Captiva 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 3,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva 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 9 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Captiva | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3193 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1974 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
