Mercedes R class 2010 vs Volvo XC90 2011
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes R class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo XC90) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 33 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 220 NM more than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 690 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 890 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes R class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes R klase 2010 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 35 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 633 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Mercedes R class has more luggage space (by 33 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes R class (by 113 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`910 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 12 000 | |
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