2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 99 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | Viano | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
