Chrysler Grand Voyager 2008 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 163 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes R class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Grand Voyager engine produces 61 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 4.1 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Nitro | 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: | 5.14 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
| Chrysler Grand Voyager is larger. Chrysler Grand Voyager is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes R class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Grand Voyager is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 638 litres | 244 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 3296 litres | 1950 litres | |
| Chrysler Grand Voyager has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Grand Voyager has 394 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes R class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Grand Voyager (by 1346 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Grand Voyager is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes R class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`775 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4600 | |
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