2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac Escalade and 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 323 kg more than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2010 Cadillac Escalade 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 2010 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano, 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escalade | Viano |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
