2011 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz R and 2011 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz R | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | R | S |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |