2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 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 (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-8 | G |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |