Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 71 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.6 | |
| Chrysler Stratus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Chrysler Stratus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 840 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 (BMW 3 series) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.37 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger. Chrysler Stratus is 41 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 2.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Chrysler Stratus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`000 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5200 | |
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