2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,506 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town & Country | SL |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 800 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |