2010 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz R and 2010 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz R | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | R | S |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |