2012 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2012 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S | Viano |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5096 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
