2006 Honda Element vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (187 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Element | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
