Mercedes R class 2006 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| 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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 29 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 11.5 | |
| Mercedes R class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 12 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 2404 litres | |
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Volvo XC90 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes R class has 286 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. 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 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`810 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4400 | |
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