Chrysler Stratus 1998 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler Stratus is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 11 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.5 | |
| Chrysler Stratus consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 C 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: | 4.75 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger, but lower. Chrysler Stratus is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1600 | |
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