2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 6 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 59 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6. (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 6. 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 6 | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2987 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
