2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano and 2011 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1447 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
| Model | Viano | 3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
