Chrysler Grand Voyager 2004 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 149 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Grand Voyager engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes R class. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Grand Voyager reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Grand Voyager is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Grand Voyager consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class, which means that by driving the Chrysler Grand Voyager over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Grand Voyager consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes R class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes R klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 5.16 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
| Chrysler Grand Voyager is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes R class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Grand Voyager is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 920 litres | 314 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4130 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Chrysler Grand Voyager has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chrysler Grand Voyager has 606 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes R class. The Mercedes R class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Grand Voyager (by 2180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Grand Voyager is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`630 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 5200 | |
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