2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Commander 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 34 kg more 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 (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Commander. (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Commander | R |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
