Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mercedes B class. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 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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