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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Multivan. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes R class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes R class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
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 |
1950 litres | no data | |
| 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 | 19 000 | |
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