Chrysler Stratus 1995 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Chrysler Stratus is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 66 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 7.2 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 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Stratus consumes 3.6 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 | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler Stratus is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 515 litres | |
| 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 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1600 | |
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