2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silverado | Viano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |