2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (252 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A4 | R |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
