Mercedes-Benz VIANO (2003 – 2010) vs Volkswagen Multivan (2003 – 2015): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz VIANO is the more powerful of the two, with up to 258 hp against 235 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.2 s against 10.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 1,997 km/h against 205 km/h. The Volkswagen Multivan uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz VIANO is the lighter car, from 2,040 kg against 2,084 kg. At 4,890 mm, the Volkswagen Multivan is 143 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz VIANO.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
VIANO
2003 – 2010
|
Volkswagen
Multivan
2003 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2010 | 2003 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 258 hp | 102 – 235 hp |
| Torque | 310 – 440 Nm | 170 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 14.1 s | 10.5 – 18.4 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 1,997 km/h | 159 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 12.9 L/100 km | 7.7 – 12.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,747 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,875 mm | 1,941 – 1,943 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,040 – 2,115 kg | 2,084 – 2,199 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.