Mercedes R class 2006 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 16 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Multivan. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.94 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Multivan, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7400 | |
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