Volkswagen Caravelle 1990 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 78 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 24.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 42 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 136 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 14.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Caravelle engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 51 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 475 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 9000 | |
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