Chrysler Pacifica 2003 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 253 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Mercedes R class. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Pacifica reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 11.4 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Pacifica consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes R class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.66 m | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is larger. Chrysler Pacifica is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes R class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 244 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 369 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 244 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | 1950 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 1.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes R class, which means Chrysler Pacifica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5200 | |
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