2007 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz R and 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 335 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 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 (632 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz R | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | R | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 632 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |