2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 65 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town & Country | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1845 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
