2008 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz R and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 391 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz R | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | R | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |