Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 vs Mercedes A class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 223 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 98 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 152 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.3 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 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Dodge 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: | 4.39 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 | 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 | |
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| 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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