2006 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz R and 2006 Volvo XC70 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 Mercedes-Benz R (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 529 kg more than 2006 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC70. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz R | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | R | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
