Volkswagen Routan 2008 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 283 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Routan engine produces 11 HP more power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes R class. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Routan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 11.4 | |
| Volkswagen Routan 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 Volkswagen Routan could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Routan 2008 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Volkswagen Routan 2008 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
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Volkswagen Routan is larger. Volkswagen Routan is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes R class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Routan is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 244 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4100 litres | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Routan is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`038 | 2`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5200 | |
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