2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C6 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 14 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C6.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C6 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C6 | R |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |