2008 BMW 535 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 BMW 535 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 BMW 535.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 535. (408 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 535 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 535 | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
