2009 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz R would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 746 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz R | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Buick |
Model | R | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 3009 mm |