Renault Trafic 2011 vs Mercedes R class 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Trafic engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes R class. Due to the lower power, Renault Trafic reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Trafic consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class, which means that by driving the Renault Trafic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Trafic consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Trafic 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Trafic) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes R class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.67 m | |
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Renault Trafic is smaller, but higher. Renault Trafic is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes R class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Trafic is 27 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1240 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Trafic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Trafic has 690 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes R class. The Mercedes R class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`790 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 11 800 | |
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