Volkswagen Caravelle 1998 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 4.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1430 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: | 4.79 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`610 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 9000 | |
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