Volkswagen Caravelle 2009 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes R class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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: | 5.29 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.99 m | 1.66 m | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle is 37 cm longer 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 |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 4400 | |
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