Mercedes R class 2006 vs Renault Grand Espace 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Grand Espace. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.6 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 900 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Grand Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 6 cm longer than the Renault Grand Espace, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 244 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 3050 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 1100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Espace. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3200 | |
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