2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (641 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 206 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 SLR McLaren (820 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | SLR McLaren | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 820 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |