Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 vs Mercedes A class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 9.3 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 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.4 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`540 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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