Mercedes R class 2010 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| 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 | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Caravelle. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.3 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1060 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.99 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1950 litres | 5800 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 Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`840 kg | 3`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`123 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 730 kg | 877 kg | |
| Mercedes R class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Volkswagen Caravelle. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 21 400 | |
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