Chrysler Concorde 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1999
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 228 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 301 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Concorde engine produces 31 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 169 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Concorde reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Concorde consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Concorde could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Concorde) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.28 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chrysler Concorde is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Concorde is 46 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Concorde is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Chrysler Concorde has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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