Dodge Stratus 2001 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Dodge Stratus engine produces 25 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 174 NM less than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Stratus) 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 E class) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
| Dodge Stratus is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Stratus is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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