Mercedes R class 2006 vs Chrysler Grand Voyager 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 149 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 41 HP more power than Chrysler Grand Voyager, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Chrysler Grand Voyager. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Grand Voyager is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Grand Voyager, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Grand Voyager. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 7 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 Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes R class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes R class is smaller. Mercedes R class is 18 cm shorter than the Chrysler Grand Voyager, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | 920 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 4130 litres | |
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Chrysler Grand Voyager has more luggage space. Mercedes R class has 676 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Grand Voyager. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Grand Voyager (by 2180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Chrysler Grand Voyager. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 1600 | |
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