Mercedes R class 2010 vs Renault Trafic 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 19 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 100 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Renault Trafic. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 9.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Trafic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Trafic) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes R class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.94 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 26 cm shorter than the Renault Trafic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 2150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Trafic has more luggage space. Mercedes R class has 1600 litres less trunk space than the Renault Trafic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 13.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 1.3 metres less than that of the Renault Trafic, which means Mercedes R class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 15 600 | |
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