Comparison Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Long R 300 CDI V6 (190 Hp) G-TRONIC & Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 1.6 (102 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | R-class | Beetle |
| Generation: | R-class (W251) Long | NEW Beetle (9C) |
| Engine / modification: | R 300 CDI V6 (190 Hp) G-TRONIC | 1.6 (102 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2010 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | |
| CO2 emissions: | 238 g/km | |
| Power: | 190 hp | 102 hp |
| Max power in: | 3800 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 179 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.8 sec | 11.6 sec |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 1400-2800 rpm. | 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2987 cm3 | 1595 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 15.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5157 mm | 4081 mm |
| Width: | 1922 mm | 1724 mm |
| Height: | 1674 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3215 mm | 2508 mm |
| Front track: | 1661 mm | 1508 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1651 mm | 1494 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 209 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2245 l | 769 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2860 kg | 1620 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2245 kg | 1205 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m | 10.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/65 R17 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R15 |