2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | Viano | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2009 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 148 L |
