Mercedes R class 2010 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Multivan. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Volkswagen Multivan) 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 | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.97 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Multivan, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 30 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 19 600 | |
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