2006 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz R would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 14 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz R | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | R | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| 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 | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
