Volkswagen Caravelle 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caravelle could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 C 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: | 4.89 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 30 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 13 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 52 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1210 litres | 475 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 735 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9200 | |
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