Mercedes R class 2006 vs Renault Trafic 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 | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes R class engine produces 76 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Renault Trafic. Despite the higher power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 1180 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Trafic 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 | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.96 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 26 cm shorter than the Renault Trafic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4600 | |
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