Volkswagen Caravelle 2009 vs Mercedes R class 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 11.4 seconds | 9.5 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 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.6 | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 0.4 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 Caravelle could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Caravelle) 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: | 5.29 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.99 m | 1.67 m | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle is 37 cm longer than the Mercedes R class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 32 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 13 000 | |
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