2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC and 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC weights approximately 65 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC | 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R | R |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
