2007 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz R and 2007 Proton Gen 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 394 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | 2007 Proton Gen | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Proton |
| Model | R | Gen |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
