Renault Trafic 2006 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Renault Trafic engine produces 110 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 220 NM less than Mercedes R class. Despite less power, Renault Trafic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Trafic consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Trafic consumes 2.8 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 | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km with real consumption | 760 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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: | 5.18 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.96 m | 1.66 m | |
| Renault Trafic is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes R class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Trafic is 30 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 244 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`825 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4600 | |
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