Mercedes R class 2006 vs Volvo XC90 2002
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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 XC90 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes R class is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC90 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, Volvo XC90 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 6.2 | 2.4 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 510 HP | 163 - 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 630 NM | 320 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 - 9.9 seconds | 7.3 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 - 16.3 | 8.2 - 14.0 | |
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Mercedes R class petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, Mercedes R class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 23 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 314 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3215 litres | 2404 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes R class has 216 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. This could mean that the Mercedes R class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes R class (by 811 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Mercedes R class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`873 | ~ 2`737 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4400 | |
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