Mercedes R class 2006 vs Volvo XC90 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Petrol | |
| 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: | 224 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 48 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 130 NM more than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 13.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 15.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 5.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 440 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes R class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes R klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 36 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 314 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 2404 litres | |
| Mercedes R class has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 454 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Mercedes R class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4200 | |
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