2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2009 Hummer H3 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 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 954 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. 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 (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2009 Hummer H3 has manual transmission. 2009 Hummer H3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Hummer H3 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Hummer | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | H3 | R |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3653 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3420 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |