Mercedes Vito 2010 vs Chrysler Town & Country 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes Vito) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Town & Country) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 312 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes Vito engine produces 105 HP less power than Chrysler Town & Country, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Chrysler Town & Country. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 12.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 78 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Town & Country) 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 Vito) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 520'000 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 Town & Country engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Wrangler | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes Vito is smaller, but higher. Mercedes Vito is 14 cm shorter than the Chrysler Town & Country, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes Vito is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 730 litres | 930 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 930 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 730 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2340 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`050 | 2`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 11 200 | |
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