Mercedes A class 1997 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 33 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Chrysler Neon | |
| 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: | 3.58 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 71 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Mercedes A class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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