Volkswagen Multivan 2010 vs Mercedes R class 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes R class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Multivan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Multivan consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Multivan could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Multivan consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Multivan) 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: | 4.89 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.67 m | |
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Volkswagen Multivan is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Multivan is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes R class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 30 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Multivan is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 11 800 | |
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