2012 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2012 BMW 650 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 740 kg more than 2012 BMW 650.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 will offer significantly more control. 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 650 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 650 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
