Mercedes-Benz VIANO (2003 – 2010) vs Lexus GX (2003 – 2009): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz VIANO is the more powerful of the two, with up to 258 hp against 235 hp. The Lexus GX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz VIANO has the higher top speed: 1,997 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,040 kg against 2,150 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
VIANO
2003 – 2010
|
Lexus
GX
2003 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2010 | 2003 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 258 hp | 235 hp |
| Torque | 310 – 440 Nm | 434 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 14.1 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 1,997 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 12.9 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,747 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,875 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,789 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,040 – 2,115 kg | 2,150 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

