"Mercedes Viano": owner reviews, specifications and features

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Surely each of us has heard of such a car as the Mercedes Vito. It has been produced since the 1990s and is still in production today. The car is a small copy of the Sprinter. But few people know that the Germans, in addition to the Vito, also produce another model - the Mercedes Viano. Owner reviews, design and specifications - further in our article.

Appearance

This car at first glance can be confused with the Vito. But when you start to look closely, with every second you realize that something is wrong here. It's not Vito. This is not a Sprinter. What is this car? Indeed, in our country it is rare to see this car. Externally, the car is significantly different from its "brothers". First of all, length.

In our case, these are additional body kits and huge alloy wheels on low-profile tires. The car looks very impressive. No budgetthere is no question here. Many associate it with a minivan. But this is wrong. According to the reviews of the owners, the Mercedes Viano is a full-fledged minibus with a well-thought-out layout. In the "minimal" car looks a little different. Yes, this is not black, without foglights and a massive bumper. But still, it cannot be called ugly or cheap. A corporate ideology is visible in the design - it looks a lot like other Mercedes (especially the Vito), but due to its length it is an order of magnitude higher than them. Also “in the base” there are painted mirrors with turn signal repeaters, which other minibuses do not have. The design of the discs is very well thought out - they look impressive at any radius and with any rubber. As the owners say in their reviews, the restyled Mercedes Viano looks even better: a tightened “muzzle”, built-in running lights, and a new design of rims. But here there is a strange thing that is not inherent in minibuses - roof rails. Perhaps future owners will never need them, but without them the car looks unfinished. Also here we see a modified optics with linsed low and high beam lamps. The designers did a good job. Undoubtedly, in the current 2018, he will never grow old. By today's standards, the car is very well made.

Interior

And it's worth starting the review not from the driver's seat, but from the passenger seat. You will ask why? Take a look at this salon. He's just gorgeous. And this is not the top equipment.

As noted by the owners,diesel "Mercedes Viano" in the "top" looks presentable. Everything you need is here. This is practically a luxury limousine, only here you can not “climb”, but walk around the cabin. There is more than enough space here. Curtains, lighting, leather seats, audio system, multimedia … Also, all passenger seats are equipped with armrests. There are many niches and "glove" boxes. Real business class. Now let's move on to the driver's seat.

If we weren't talking about the Mercedes Viano car, looking at this torpedo, you would ask yourself: "Is this a new SLS or 222 body?" And here it is not. Yes, this is the same minibus. It cannot be compared with the Transit or the heel called the Fiat Doblo. They didn't skimp on materials here. It's like you're on an airplane. The interior design is made for several years ahead. A multimedia steering wheel, a touch-sensitive multimedia center, an LCD instrument panel display, a lot of air ducts and a high-quality wood grain finish. There is no question of any kind of budgeting here. By the way, the steering wheel, as it were, hints at sportiness - take a look at its architecture. A very strange decision for a minibus. This time the Germans were completely surprised. According to the reviews of the owners, the Mercedes-Benz Viano has no flaws in the cabin - all elements are located as conveniently as possible.

Mercedes Viano: Specifications

The weight of this minibus is more than 2 tons. Therefore, for overclocking, he needs a powerful engine. This car has everything. Under the hood is one of three possibleRussian engine market. In the budget configuration, the Mercedes Viano car is equipped with a 2.1-liter turbodiesel unit. Reviews say that, despite the low power of 136 horsepower, the turbine gives good torque (310 Nm).

Among the top units, it is worth noting a three-liter diesel engine with 225 "horses". Its torque is 440 Nm. Well, for those who are not accustomed to the diesel "roar", it is possible to choose a complete set with a gasoline power unit. Its volume is 3.5 liters. The power of the "aspirated" is 258 horsepower. But due to the lack of a turbine, the torque is slightly lower than the “top diesel” and is 340 Nm. The maximum speed of a Mercedes Viano with this engine is 222 kilometers per hour. Not a single ordinary minibus or minivan can even come close to these parameters. In terms of dynamic performance, Mercedes Viano becomes a record holder. What can not be said about fuel consumption - in the city it is 15 liters. At the same time, "vegetable" two-liter engines consume from 8 to 10 liters per "hundred". In this regard, the driver will have to choose - high speed and high consumption, or economy and a quiet driving mode. What do the reviews of the owners of the Mercedes Viano service say? The motor is unpretentious and needs only an oil and filter change every 10 thousand kilometers.

Checkpoint

Also, reviews note the variety of transmissions. Among them there is a six-speed "mechanics" and a five-speed automatic transmission. "Mercedes Viano" - not easyautomobile. Who would have thought, but it is all-wheel drive. Of course, this is not in all trim levels (version 4Motion). It's hard to wrap your head around this information.

Just imagine: a long minibus with a business class cabin, which is gaining a “hundredth” in 7.5 seconds! Yes, and at full speed. According to the reviews of the owners, the Mercedes Viano with all-wheel drive also shows itself perfectly in the snow. The car is not afraid of snow - it will confidently get out of any trap.

Mercedes Viano pendant 4 by 4

Owner reviews say that it is soft and “swallows” bumps on the road well. And there are reasons for that. It has an independent MacPherson strut in front, and a classic multi-link in the back. Some modifications are equipped with air suspension.

Brakes

Of course, this two-ton monster, which accelerates to a hundred in 7-plus seconds, should slow down well.

This function is perfectly performed by perforated disc brakes. And they are not on two front wheels, but in a circle. And it's already in the database. According to the reviews of the owners, the diesel Mercedes Viano 2, 2 has very informative brakes, for which the Germans are a huge plus.

Cost

Of course, this "German" madness with many options and a powerful engine will obviously not cost budget money. And here the answer to the question is revealed: “But a good car … Why not meet it in Russia?” Now a new carcosts about 4 million rubles. In the secondary market, it can be purchased for 1.5-2 million. Yet it is expensive for the domestic consumer. Also among the shortcomings, it should be noted the high cost of spare parts and their absence in ordinary car dealerships. Many people just want a working van or minivan for little money.

They don't care what will be the finishing materials, and for how much he gains "hundred". In this case, "Vito" and "Transporter" take over. Well, the Mercedes Viano, whose characteristics we have just examined, remains only a rare unattainable dream, as for many the w140 was in the 90s. Of course, you can buy it on the secondary market, but the cost of maintenance will be completely different. Here everyone decides for himself.

Opinion of motorists

Many owners talk about the versatility of this car. Therefore, they use it as a family. They respond well to spaciousness. Thanks to the presence of a sled, all rear seats can be easily moved. The total capacity of the car is about 4 thousand liters. The car rulitsya ideally around the city, it has excellent sound insulation. If it is a 2.1-liter engine, then low fuel consumption is also noted. Among the shortcomings is the lack of analogues. Only original spare parts, which can not be found in every city. Accordingly, the cost of them is thousands, and even several tens of thousands of rubles.

Conclusion

So, we looked at the design and technical characteristics of the car "MercedesViano". Due to the high cost, this minibus is unlikely to gain popularity in Russia. At the same time, cheap "Transporters" can be seen everywhere - even at your neighbor's.