2008 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz R and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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 (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 (597 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | R | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
