2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano and 2007 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 625 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | Viano | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
