2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 870 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (630 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tribute | R |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
