BMW Z3 1996 vs Chrysler Stratus 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| BMW Z3 engine produces 21 HP less power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Chrysler Stratus. Despite less power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 11.5 | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z3 consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that by driving the BMW Z3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 Z3) 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: | 4.02 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 88 cm shorter than the Chrysler Stratus, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 2.2 metres less than that of the Chrysler Stratus, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 2000 | |
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