2008 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz R would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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 | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | R | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 749 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2375 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
