Mercedes R class 2010 vs Dodge Grand Caravan 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes R class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Grand Caravan) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes R class engine produces 15 HP more power than Dodge Grand Caravan, whereas torque is 235 NM more than Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 11.8 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Grand Caravan, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 790 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.92 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes R class is smaller. Mercedes R class is 15 cm shorter than the Dodge Grand Caravan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 9800 | 8400 | |
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