2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2010 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 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | Viano | 640 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1894 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
