Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 20 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK 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 PT Cruiser) 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 SLK) 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: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler PT Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ... More about Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.54 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 20 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.5 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 2000 | |
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