Mercedes R class 2010 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Caravelle. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Caravelle) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.99 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 37 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 32 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 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 23 400 | |
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