Mercedes A class 1999 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 15 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler PT Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 71 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Mercedes A class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`000 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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