Mercedes R class 2010 vs Renault Trafic 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes R class engine produces 76 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Renault Trafic. Despite the higher power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.6 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes R class consumes 1.2 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 | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1180 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 | 1.96 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 26 cm shorter than the Renault Trafic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 4600 | |
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