Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 vs Mercedes R class 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Grand Caravan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes R class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 15 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 235 NM less than Mercedes R class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Grand Caravan could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes R class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Grand Caravan) 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: | 5.07 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.67 m | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan is larger. Dodge Grand Caravan is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes R class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 000 | |
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