2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Materia and 2007 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G (154 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 652 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G (401 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Materia has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2007 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Materia | G |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |