2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler 300 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 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 465 kg more than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Because 2007 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 300 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
