Mercedes R class 2010 vs Chrysler Town & Country 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes R class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Town & Country) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 278 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 13 HP more power than Chrysler Town & Country, whereas torque is 162 NM more than Chrysler Town & Country. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 12.5 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 4.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Town & Country, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 735 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Town & Country) 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 R 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes R class is smaller. Mercedes R class is 23 cm shorter than the Chrysler Town & Country, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 930 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 930 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 2340 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Town & Country (by 390 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 10 200 | |
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