2008 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2008 Honda Fit and 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,724 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano (228 HP) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano (346 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fit | Viano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |
