2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Etude 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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 Mazda Etude, 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mazda Etude | 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Etude | Viano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3724 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |