What is the Mercedes-Benz Viano?
The Viano is a passenger-focused van with a roomy cabin, offered as a more car-like counterpart to the Vito. Its large interior suits family travel and passenger transport, while its van-based layout gives it a practical, spacious feel.
Generation and history
The Viano belongs to the W639 generation, produced from 2003 to 2014. Mercedes-Benz presented the Viano as a high-quality passenger vehicle alongside the Vito van. In 2014, the related passenger van returned to the V-Class name.
Engines and power
The Viano was available with petrol and diesel engines. EU listings show engine sizes from 2.1 L to 3.5 L and power from 70 kW (95 PS) to 190 kW (258 PS). UK listings span 2.1 L to 3.7 L. Among the leading EU entries were 2.1 L and 3.0 L diesel versions.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
The lowest listed consumption is 7.3 L/100 km in UK NEDC figures and 7.1 L/100 km in French NEDC figures. These figures apply to petrol, diesel or hybrid categories. EU registration figures total 101,297 Vianos over 2010–2015. Europe now mainly uses WLTP, while the USA uses EPA testing and Canada uses the 5-cycle procedure; each method has its own test conditions.
Where was the Viano sold?
The Viano appears in EU, UK and French market listings. EU figures cover 2010–2015, UK listings span 2004–2015 and French listings cover 2012–2014. It gave Mercedes-Benz’s van range a passenger-focused model alongside its commercial vans.
Questions and answers
What kind of vehicle is the Mercedes-Benz Viano?
It is a passenger-focused van with a roomy cabin.
What generation is the Viano?
The Viano belongs to the W639 generation, produced from 2003 to 2014.
Which engines were available?
EU listings show petrol and diesel engines from 2.1 L to 3.5 L, with power from 70 kW (95 PS) to 190 kW (258 PS).
What is the lowest listed fuel consumption?
UK NEDC figures show 7.3 L/100 km, while French NEDC figures show 7.1 L/100 km.