2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 962 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
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 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
