Chrysler Town & Country 2008 vs Mercedes Vito 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Town & Country) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes Vito) 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 312 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler Town & Country engine produces 64 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 75 litres | |
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Town & Country engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Wrangler | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes Vito 2010 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes Vito 2010 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.97 m | |
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Chrysler Town & Country is larger, but lower. Chrysler Town & Country is 14 cm longer than the Mercedes Vito, 10 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Town & Country is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 930 litres | 730 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 930 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 730 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2340 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 23 400 | |
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