Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler PT Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Neon | 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. Chrysler PT Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 71 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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