Renault Trafic 2006 vs Mercedes R class 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Renault Trafic engine produces 76 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes R class. Despite less power, Renault Trafic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Trafic could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Trafic consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1180 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Trafic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.96 m | 1.67 m | |
| Renault Trafic is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes R class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Trafic is 29 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`825 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 13 000 | |
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