2006 Mazda MPV vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2006 Mazda MPV 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MPV (200 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 1410 kg more than 2006 Mazda MPV.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda MPV. 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 (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MPV. (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda MPV | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MPV | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2987 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
