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: | 224 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 278 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 47 HP more power than Chrysler Town & Country, whereas torque is 232 NM more than Chrysler Town & Country. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 12.5 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 3 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 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | 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. Mercedes R class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes R klase 2010 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
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: | no data | 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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