Mercedes R class 2010 vs Volvo XC60 2008
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Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
Mercedes R class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo XC60 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Mercedes R class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes R class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 190 - 388 HP | 163 - 285 HP | |
Torque: | 300 - 540 NM | 300 - 440 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 9.6 seconds | 7.5 - 10.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 13.2 | 6.0 - 11.9 | |
Mercedes R class petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC60. On average, Mercedes R class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.00 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
Height: | 1.67 m | 1.71 m | |
Mercedes R class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes R class is 37 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | 495 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1455 litres | |
Mercedes R class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes R class has 138 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes R class (by 495 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Mercedes R class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`848 | ~ 2`499 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | high | |
Average price (€): | 13 000 | 9400 | |
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