2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seville | R |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3216 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |