2008 Citroen C-Crosser vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C-Crosser 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 Mercedes-Benz R (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C-Crosser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C-Crosser.
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 (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C-Crosser. (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C-Crosser. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C-Crosser has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C-Crosser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C-Crosser | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C-Crosser | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
