Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 220 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 20 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 | 10.4 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| 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 | |||
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 | 210 litres | |
| Mercedes SLK has 2 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| 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 (€): | 7200 | 3400 | |
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