2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 404 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | Viano | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
