2011 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 720 kg more than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town & Country | A |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |