Mercedes R class 2006 vs Renault Grand Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Renault Grand Espace. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.9 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | |
| 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 | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 6 cm longer than the Renault Grand Espace, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 244 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 3050 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 1100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Espace. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 1800 | |
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