Mercedes R class 2006 vs Dodge Grand Caravan 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes R class engine produces 75 HP more power than Dodge Grand Caravan, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 12.4 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Grand Caravan, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes R class is smaller. Mercedes R class is 15 cm shorter than the Dodge Grand Caravan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 10 600 | |
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