2008 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz R and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (200 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster 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 (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz R | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | R | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |