2010 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda CX-9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda CX-9 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-9 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, 2010 Mazda CX-9, 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda CX-9 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CX-9 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
