Volkswagen Caravelle 2009 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| 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: | 11.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle 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 Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caravelle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caravelle 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.99 m | 1.66 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Caravelle is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes R class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 33 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 244 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
5800 litres | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caravelle is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`000 kg | 2`840 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`123 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 877 kg | 590 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem more than Mercedes R class. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 4200 | |
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