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: | 21 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, if possible |
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: | 2`840 kg | 2`665 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`250 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 715 kg | |
| Mercedes R class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Renault Grand Espace. Therefore, Renault Grand Espace is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3200 | |
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