2008 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz R and 2008 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Outback weights approximately 463 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
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 (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | R | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
