2009 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 525 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | Viano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |