2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 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 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G (292 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 735 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 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 G (456 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-8 | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 456 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 96 L |
