2006 Mercedes-Benz R 500 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 320 CDi
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 500 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 320 CDi 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 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 500 (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 320 CDi. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 320 CDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 320 CDi weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 500.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 320 CDi (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 500. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 320 CDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 500 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 320 CDi | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
