2011 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz R and 2011 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 322 kg more than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. 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 (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz R | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
Model | R | Rodius |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |