Chrysler Stratus 1995 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Stratus) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 36 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 252 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Stratus consumes 2.9 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 Stratus could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Stratus consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | 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 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: | 4.75 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.44 m | |
| Chrysler Stratus is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2000 | |
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