Mercedes R class 2006 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2004
| 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 | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 16 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Caravelle. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caravelle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 1.95 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes R class has 966 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caravelle. This could mean that the Mercedes R class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7200 | |
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