2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (350 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | SLR McLaren | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 1153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 332 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |