Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Mercedes A class 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 17.7 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 61 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.5 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 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.60 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 81 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 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`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 (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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