Mercedes A class 1998 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 61 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 7.5 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 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A 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: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 81 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 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`540 | 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 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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