Mercedes R class 2006 vs Chrysler Pacifica 2003
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 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 Pacifica) 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 belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 339 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 29 HP less power than Chrysler Pacifica, but torque is 171 NM more than Chrysler Pacifica. Despite less power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 12.3 | |
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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 Pacifica, 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 | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 700 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 5.16 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.69 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 11 cm longer than the Chrysler Pacifica, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 314 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 369 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 314 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 2250 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 1.8 metres more than that of the Chrysler Pacifica, which means Mercedes R class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 1800 | |
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