Chrysler 200 2010 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler 200 is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 200 engine produces 37 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 135 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Chrysler 200 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 5.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 200 consumes 5.1 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 765 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 200) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 200 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Chrysler 200 has 155 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 200 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`143 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 200 | |
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