Volkswagen Multivan 2003 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 94 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Mercedes R class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Multivan reaches 100 km/h speed 7.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Multivan consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Multivan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Multivan consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 760 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes R klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.66 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 28 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 244 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Multivan is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 4600 | |
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