Mercedes R class 2010 vs Volvo XC90 2011

 
Mercedes R class
2010 -
Volvo XC90
2011 - 2014
Body: Minivan / MPVCrossover / SUV
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: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.2 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 chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 210 HP243 HP
Torque: 540 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds9.5 seconds
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): 6.911.5
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 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1150 km in combined cycle690 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway890 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 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klaseInstalled 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 m4.81 m
Width: 1.92 m1.94 m
Height: 1.67 m1.78 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 data7 seats
Trunk capacity: 633 litres249 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: no data249 litres
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: 633 litres600 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1950 litres1837 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 meters12.5 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90.
Gross weight (kg): 2`9102`760
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 11 80012 000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes R klase has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Volvo XC90 has
  • more power
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