Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| 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 | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 49 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 305 NM less than Mercedes R class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes R klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.66 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 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 244 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 5200 | |
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