Chrysler Stratus 1995 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 9 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| 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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