MERCEDES VIANO W639 | REVIEW 2019 | (2014) | BEST MEDIUM VAN EVER MADE | Auto Fanatica
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- Auto Fanatica | MERCEDES VIANO W639 | REVIEW 2019 | (2014) | BEST MEDIUM VAN EVER MADE
No other manufacturer has managed to make a commercial van this well. With impressive V6 diesel offering, hydraulic self leveling suspension, full leather comfort seats, smooth ride and classy looks both inside and out, there is nothing better out there even by today's standard.
We take a closer look at the legendary Viano W639 Xtralong ambiente to find out what all fuss is about. Do not mistake this for a VITO. People do this all the time and I get a little upset because they may look alike and share the same chassis and body shape but they are far from the same.
The new Transit, Trafic \ Vivaro \ Primastar and even the T5 and T6 can't match the W639 on comfort, durability, ride quality or performance and it certainly shows in the used market with Viano's holding their value even above 150k miles.
Pros: Durability that even surpasses that of the VW T5, unmatched comfort in the mid-range van market, strong 3.0 Diesel engine that performs better than anything else in it's class, smooth as silk on the road.
Cons: Petrol imports from japan can confuse potential buyers, watch for poor service history, dealers don't seem to know which models they have, lack of visual and performance upgrades available off the shelf, poor stereo system, the aventgarde editions are only available in LWB and are overpriced in the used market.
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Bought one...very happy. I love this Viano like crazy. Installed a tesla radio and upgraded the light inside with led once. Power, comfort and spacious. Family just want to go everywhere.
Do you have a link for the tesla radio and the led lights please.?
Good review. I've just bought a 3.7 V6 Petrol Viano V350. I've had T5's, Transits, etc and the speed and smoothness was unreal, also the toys you get, for the money I couldn't beat it.
the difference between 2.2 and 3.0 is the reliability , in my family we use both vitos and sprinters , the 2.2 liter can get up to a million kms with only one or 2 turbo changes , injector reconditioning which is normal for all diesel engines after a few hundred tousands , and regular maintainace where as the 3.0 is more expensive to fix and can give you more troubles than advantages in the long run . Thats the only reason why the 2.2 is used on nearly every single mercedes model and why the e class from germany used as taxi always has the2.2 engine which is actually a 2.15 in reality but marked as a 2.1 and 2.2 on mercedes models but they are both the exact engine and exact cc if you check the log book .
I would totally agree with this statement if it wasn't for the seriously high mileage V6 ambulances out there. They tend to get brutally bad treatment from cold and still seem to last. I've no doubt it costs more to maintain but I'd always say it's worth it.
I have a 2005 Vito LWB crew cab which I use as a stealth camper in Australia, I love it, I take the rear seats out.
Other people might disagree but if Mercedes do one thing well it's the commercial market ............ well except for that Citan and X class situation......... I own a Citan and will be doing a video on that at some point.
I drive a 2007 Viano in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany, as a Taxi, it is the 6 cylinder 3,00/3,2 liter 190HP Petrol engined one and almost as rare as rocking horse droppings.
And yes, I have converted it to LPG otherwise it would not be viable as a Taxi.
It was one of 6 Models built by Mercedes specially for the Saudi Arabian Embassy and has a huge cooling unit in the back, probably done to keep body parts nearly frozen? ;)
Luckily the Taxi Laws are different to the UK and Mercedes are still the leaders in Taxis as there is no 5 year rule, no idea what will happen when the T-Modell with so much Renault bits repaces the wonderfull E-Class, I drove a Mercedes S350L for 8 years with a LPG conversion, wonderfull Taxi.
The engine was a bit too noisy on the Viano and I then took a deep breath and put a Pint of Slick-50 variant ( Greased Lightening) and the noise dropped drastically, Liqy-Moly does a proven version of oil additive as well, more PPG as well.
I also use a K&N filter with pre Filter that tends to lead to smoother driving,
It is a wonderfull van that I bought cheap in the UK as it is LHD!
Win Win Win!
I bought it in 2016 with only 25K on the clock for 15 Grand, about 10K less than a German modell!
Just a pity that Brexit has killed off any decent export of LHD cars to the EU?
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It’s 224 hp and 5 speed 🥳
Hi from Sweden!
Can´t agree with you more.. I've got one of them. X-long, Black leather, 3 liter V6, black ash interior, digital AC panel, and the three nice sunroofs. It´s certainly a really nice car with it´s smooth ride and strong engine. Though it´s really economic with full load on vacation for example. Because of our climate in Sweden, i´ve got the seat heating in my panel and of coarse km/h instead of miles. Furthermore i´ve got theese captainschair and i fully agree with you it´s really heavy. Instead of the originally Mercedes refridgerator i bought a similar compressor fridge from a boatacessory store. Very handy and really cool drinks or food. At the same time you´ve got a really practical table for the frontseaters, perhaps when you take a break.
Can´t say anything else than a BIG recommendation for a W639! A nice familymember.
Still not bought another one yet. If I finally get time to film I intend to put a video together on my Sprinter. I've got a love for those too.
Great and complete review !!!
I'm from Argentina. I have a 2004's Viano W639, medium size (not short, not XXL), 2.2 Cdi (150 CV, 6 speed manual gearbox), 7 seats, Jasper Blue metallic color (with - non serial - 17" AMG rings), and it's wonderfull and beautifull. I love her !!! (for me is "she", as a ship).
It's for familiar use (4 children). We did a lot of long trips (Argentina is a big country) on hollidays. Is very confortable and has a great luggage capacity. In urban use, the assisted steering is superb and his turn radius is amazing. We never used the 2nd row inverted, to avoid any passenger sickness. Just once I retired the seats, and they're very heavy and difficult to relocate.
Here, in Argentina, almost are 2.2 Cdi medium lenght (as mine).
Thank you for the review and congratulations from the south of the world !!!
@Crypto Tiene 150.000 km.
Solo le cambié las pastillas de freno, la correa poly-V (de accesorios), una cruceta que tomó juego y el bombín del pedal de embrague. La verdad es que mecánicamente es un tanque. Lo criticable son los plásticos: he tenido Renault con plásticos de mejor calidad que los de la Viano, pero salvo eso es una súper nave.
Saludos
@Crypto No te podrìa informar porque se trata de una Trafic del año 1993, de primera generacion (un diseño francés de 1981), que no tiene absolutamente nada que ver con la Trafic de 3ra generación que se produce actualmente, y de la cual no tengo ninguna experiencia personal.
Días pasados ví un video muy interesante (y muy bien fundamentado en las estadísticas de las aseguradoras británicas) acerca de la fiabilidad en las furgonetas:
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@Crypto me alegro que te sirva. Saludos.
Great video, thanks mate.
I like the driving position
Nice, like your style. Enjoyed the Elgrand reviews also. Very down to earth and layman’s terms. Suits your general buyer.
Cheers Rob, I had hoped to make videos for people who weren't sure what to buy or to introduce them to new options they may not have considered before.
Just watched your video and fully agree with you. I had a Vito 2.2 for 19 years as a wheelchair taxi and covered over 350,000 miles without missing a beat ( the new owner say`s it`s mileage must be less as it is so smooth, but I spent 9 months on the net looking for a Viano as I wanted more " toys " and found one in Leeds. A 2007 LWB 3ltr. v6 with 105,000miles on it and it`s "awsome", at the traffic light Gran Prix not many cars can beat it, LOL. As you say the ride is so smooth, my passengers always comment on this. I had the rear air ride converted to go up & down 6-7 inches instead of 2" and a steel roof height extension which at a distance looks like a top box, also a rear ramp and onboard winch as I am a whellchair & mobility scooter taxi driver in The New Forest in Hampshire. Have shown it at the Mercedes rally at Beaulieu last year.
I've been so tempted to buy a another one. I wouldn't settle for less than a 3.0 XLWB in black with the twin sunroof and new climate system. Pretty hard to come by these days. I've decided to look for a Spinter 518 or 519 EX police instead. I'll post a video on them if I ever get one bought.
Which oil did u use?
Recently bought a Vito 2013 122 CDI which engine oil is the best to keep the van for long time?
@@silkroadm6380 I have used Mobil1 for over 15 years in my Mercedes Taxis with no problems, If you have high mileage go for a Liqi-Moly oil additive as well, you can get Mobil1 relatively cheaply on EBay or on the Internet.
I use the 0 Viscocity for an extremely smoot start in Winter and top up with the 5, with LPG I have no soot build-up but Diesel does get dirty very quickly.
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Thanks for the reply mate.
I’m using Mobil1 5w30 since I bought it.
It’s Millage is very low just done 58000km!
I wanna use Cera Tec oil additive, to keep the engine clean and reduce the engine temperature as I have a lot of short drives around the city.
I’m really in doubt and looking for some professional advice.
Is it okay for this sort of engines?
Have you had any experience using additive Liqui Moly products?
Much appreciated
@@silkroadm6380 I had a Vito from new, sold it with 345,000, never any engine problems still running today with new owner secret is service when due and use only Mercedes oil. it`s pricey but it`s cheap in the long run.
Nice video i like that naturality that you have
Such a nice review man. Very calm and good vibes.
Great video, thanks
I can’t wait to see your statement when you discover the Toyota Alphard or Vellfire
Good video! Thinking of buying this type of car and this is good info indeed!
Can't find anything to beat them myself. I've bought another one since this video was made. Hopefully you find a good one. Not many left out there.
Good review, the reason most buyers in the alps (must) opt for the 2.2 engine is simply because it’s the only engine Mercedes offers in combination with 4matic, unfortunately! And I tell you, you will be glad you have the 4wheel drive in Swiss winters.
Great show, really enjoyed it. Better than Clarkson! I hope you do more. Regards from Germany
I don't think I can hold a candle to Clarkson but I'll keep trying ;-)
Awesome finally I understand the difference if sizes, just bought a 2012 Vito 116cdi - love it... I think the T5 and T6 has a smaller boot, used one the other day a caravelle...
A good friend of mine had a tricked out T5. sadly he sold it (to buy a 639 like this no less) before I started the channel. I'd of liked to have looked at it to make a video. That was a LWB and had more luggage space than a 639 extra long. The trouble was it came at a cost. The comfort and performance just weren't there. He had the 2.0 TDi with the auto DSG and pro fit seat covers. The Vito might share alot with the Viano but there's over £10k of difference new so you'd better be getting something more for that. The Vito lacks the self levelling suspension and better seats along with not having as many extras. They are still good vans. You hear alot of people slating them for rust but I'd say a lot of that was not caring for them. My first Vito was a 2008 M8 EuroCab with nearly 500K miles on it and no rust on the body. which kind of proves that regular cleaning halts rust problems.
Auto Fanatica aah yes the lwb t5/6 I don’t think we get the caravelle derivative here in South Africa...
yeah I am meticulous with my cars, any work needing doing and body work gets done, my current toyota tazz (conquest) 1300 has 290000kms the Vito will be used for tours so will always be kept clean tidied and waxed... I’ll tell you what I towed a caravan 1400kms and it just gave and gave and gave, it was a hire one that I used before i got this one about 13 years ago, was the best car I have towed with, and I have towed with a good few cars the most powerful being a 6 cylinder Sierra, but the weight and height of the Vito makes it..
thanks for the very interesting channel and response 😁
Ive owned a 2007 vito for 11 years. The decision I'm facing now is the 2nd full respray? As the last one is fading out.
Great review.
I Have one similar to this mines a 3.0 ambiente on an 11 plate Its a 6 seater and has been a flawless wagon I picked it up on 84k just done 104k now 1 owner it also has the digital climate and a diesel heater double sunroof 2 roof screens and front head rest screens with a dvd play bit old now but still works well
top review
i am in exactly the same one and its the best vehicle i have ever bought
Glad to see others have discovered the 639. Sadly my one had horrendous electrics problems. I have a Citan and Sprinter now. I must get some videos together on them too. I'll get another 639 eventually. Trouble is, it's getting really hard to find a good extralong with black leather and the triple sunroof.
I have the same in black!!!
Great review thanks. Are they rear wheel drive, or are they sometimes front wheel drive?
v6 always rear
Parking my Caddy Maxi in town leaves me 5cm within the lines, guess that's a potential reason to buy a compact? Thanks for this info
I said before that these are good vans apart from the rust protection. I was wrong. In 2010 when they facelifted the vans Mercedes improved the rust protection of the Vito and Viano. To be honest you don't really need to tune the 3.0 V6 CDI because it's already powerful enough and it's an extremely smooth engine. A Vito Sport X 122 CDI (122 CDI is the 3.0 V6 in the Vito) would be great to convert into a campervan.
I've just recently picked up another one but they're getting VERY thin on the ground. It was around 6 months before I saw a low mileage clean example. This latest one had 43k on the clock when I got it. I pull the car trailer regularly so having the extra power from mapping really helps. Saying that, my most recent purchase was a GL V8 diesel and that'll probably be doing most of the towing from now on.
@@autofanatica944 ar eyou planning on any more reviews. I would love to see that GL V8 diesel.
It's all about time. A friend of mine is really good with drone footage. We were hoping to colab on something. That might be good, we both work for the same contractor and hours can be brutal. I just sold a 300c recently. I was hoping to get a video done on that before but it didn't really work out.
100% had one for 7 years 👍
Had a 2005 2.2 one of these - changed it for a T5.1shuttle - big mistake - will be going back to a Viano as soon as I see one in the right spec. Never realised how good the Viano was until I got rid of it :-(
Do you think that Viano is still worth it now in 2020???
Because i've been looking for a van like this for a long time and i haven't seen anything similar in terms of quality.
P.D: Great review, absolutely loved it
The trouble I have with the new V class is not the interior...... It's lovely. The issue I have is that they stopped giving customers the option of the V6 diesel and didn't replace it with something else. Maybe High power hybrid or something? I had my "local" commercial dealer trying to get me to buy a couple of the new shape V class a few years ago. I told them I wouldn't come back unless the V6 became an option again. Never happened........ I've still not gone back.
You can find good examples around £15k - £20k if you want something low mileage. They have not really dropped much in value (that says something as far as I'm concerned) and higher mileage examples sub £10k but watch out for gearbox faults on higher mileage examples and see if the history shows semi-regular gearbox oil changes.
@@autofanatica944 One problem with Mercedes is that they claimed the Gearbox oil was forever, but internal Mercedes fix sheets state that the automatic oil should be changed every 60,000 kilometers.
There is a system that pumps old oil out, flushes the system and replaces the gearbox oil, highly recommended as it fixes nearly every gearbox glich!
i agree with you at the compact variants being pretty useless they dont have much space at the back and they look pretty ugly when you look at it on the side its only useful for tight parallel Parking.
One thing to know is the 3.0 V6 diesel in the Sprinter has less power than the one in the Viano/Vito and Mercedes passenger cars. The one in the Sprinter has 190 bhp. Still a good engine.
I've heard that the Sprinter version has longer stroke, hence the low power but others say it's just mapped differently. I've not looked into it enough to say conclusively one way or another but if my 316 Sprinter dies, it's a V6 ill be dropping in there.
I don't like automatic gearbox.
for that I prefer, the 2.2 115cdi.
it's is a pity that the v6 don't come what a 6 speed gearbox
Are these reliable?
One of ours had over 600k on it. I think that qualifies.
Very expensive secondhand and most with very high miles on unless you can pay big money
I have one extra long weel base x ambulance 185000 miles beautiful sweet engine I paid £7*500 for it contact me ❤️❤️❤️