Chrysler LHS 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 257 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 348 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler LHS engine produces 60 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 122 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Chrysler LHS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler LHS consumes 3.1 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 LHS could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 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 LHS) 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: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chrysler LHS is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler LHS is 46 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler LHS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Chrysler LHS has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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