2009 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 485 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 335 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | Viano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |