2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.5 Trend vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.2 CDi Ambiente
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.5 Trend and 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.2 CDi Ambiente 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 3.5 Trend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.5 Trend (228 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.2 CDi Ambiente. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.5 Trend should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.2 CDi Ambiente. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.2 CDi Ambiente weights approximately 975 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.5 Trend.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.5 Trend 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 3.5 Trend. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.2 CDi Ambiente, 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 3.5 Trend (346 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.2 CDi Ambiente. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.5 Trend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.2 CDi Ambiente.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.5 Trend | 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.2 CDi Ambiente | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Viano | Viano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3724 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
