Fiat Ducato 2006 vs Mercedes R class 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Fiat Ducato engine produces 70 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes R class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat Ducato) 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: | 4.91 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.05 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 2.25 m | 1.67 m | |
| Fiat Ducato is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes R class, 13 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Ducato is 58 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 (€): | 11 600 | 13 000 | |
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