2005 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz R and 2005 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. (461 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | R | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
