Mercedes R class 2010 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes R class engine produces 54 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 11.9 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes R class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes R class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes R class is 29 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Mercedes R class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes R class has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes R class (by 495 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`790 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 9200 | |
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