Mercedes R class 2006 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 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 | 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 | 9.4 | |
| Mercedes R class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 1.95 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 | 5800 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 3850 litres). | |||
| 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 Caravelle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 6200 | |
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