Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Mercedes B class. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 165 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 B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`000 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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