Mercedes R class 2010 vs Chrysler Town & Country 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 287 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes R class engine produces 15 HP less power than Chrysler Town & Country, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Chrysler Town & Country. Despite less power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 10.8 | |
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The Chrysler Town & Country is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Town & Country, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Town & Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Chrysler Town & Country 2008 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Chrysler Town & Country 2008 3.6 engine | |||
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`810 | 2`744 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 10 200 | |
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