2008 Mazda B4000 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 1118 kg more than 2008 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B4000. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda B4000 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B4000 | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4034 cc | 2987 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
