2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz R would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (285 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (632 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Enclave | R |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 632 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
