Chrysler 200 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler 200) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 187 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 234 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 200 engine produces 17 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 266 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 200 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 4.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 200 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 200 could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 200 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 453 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Chrysler 200 has 87 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 200 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Chrysler 200 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`092 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 13 600 | |
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