2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2010 Ford Escape

To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano.

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 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2010 Ford Escape
Make Mercedes-Benz Ford
Model Viano Escape
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2987 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 255 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 474 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 5504 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 2017 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 3505 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 132 L


 

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