Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.0 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 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 900 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. | |||
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`880 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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