2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 6 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series 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 146 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | Viano | 6 series |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |