2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Because 2012 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot, 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pilot | Viano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
