2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 9 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G (529 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 650 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G (759 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town & Country | G |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 529 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 759 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4763 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |