Mercedes R class 2010 vs Renault Trafic 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 75 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Renault Trafic. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Trafic 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 (Renault Trafic) 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 | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.94 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 14 cm longer than the Renault Trafic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 1240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Trafic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes R class has 690 litres less trunk space than the Renault Trafic. This could mean that the Mercedes R class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 16 600 | |
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