2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RDX | R |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2990 mm |
