Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 143 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 450 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler PT Cruiser) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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: | 4.29 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 36 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 276 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 7200 | |
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