2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 (641 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (821 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | SLR McLaren | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 821 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |