2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2006 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lucerne | R |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |