2005 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz R and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 740 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercedes-Benz R (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | R | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
