Mercedes SL 1998 vs Chrysler Stratus 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 43 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 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 SL) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 40 cm shorter than the Chrysler Stratus, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 1.5 metres less than that of the Chrysler Stratus, which means Mercedes SL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 2000 | |
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