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 | |
| 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 |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 21 800 | |
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