2006 Mazda Drifter vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2006 Mazda Drifter 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R (504 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda Drifter. 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 (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Drifter | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Drifter | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 6208 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 504 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
