2004 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,505 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
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, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cayenne | R |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4505 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 80 L |
