BMW 3 series 2000 vs Chrysler Stratus 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 61 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 71 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.3 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 (BMW 3 series) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 41 cm shorter than the Chrysler Stratus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 2.2 metres less than that of the Chrysler Stratus, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 1`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2600 | |
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