Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes R class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 11.4 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 700 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) | |
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. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 244 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 244 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Grand Caravan is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`775 kg | 2`810 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`025 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 750 kg | 630 kg | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Mercedes R class. Therefore, Dodge Grand Caravan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4400 | |
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