Chrysler Town & Country 2008 vs Mercedes R class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Town & Country) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes R 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: | 200 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 312 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Chrysler Town & Country engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes R class, whereas torque is 198 NM less than Mercedes R class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Town & Country consumes 3.2 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 Town & Country could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 21 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Wrangler | 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: | 5.15 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
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Chrysler Town & Country is larger. Chrysler Town & Country is 23 cm longer than the Mercedes R class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Town & Country is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 930 litres | 244 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 930 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 244 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2340 litres | 1950 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Town & Country (by 390 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 4800 | |
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