Comparison Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005) 1.6 (102 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 350 V6 (272 Hp) G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Beetle | R-class |
| Generation: | NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005) | R-class (W251) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6 (102 Hp) | R 350 V6 (272 Hp) G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2009 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.3 l/100 km | 15.4-15.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km | 8.6-8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km | 11.1-11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.38 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 180 g/km | 265 g/km |
| Power: | 102 hp | 272 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 179 km/h | 234 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.6 sec | 8.1 sec |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 2400-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.967 | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 cm3 | 3498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.1-13 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4129 mm | 4922 mm |
| Width: | 1721 mm | 1922 mm |
| Height: | 1498 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2980 mm |
| Front track: | 1507 mm | 1661 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1487 mm | 1651 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 209 l | 550 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 769 l | 1950 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 1680 kg | 2790 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1202 kg | 2130 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg | 2100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 600 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 235/65 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R17 |