Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 9 HP less power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 6 NM less than BMW Z3. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.0 | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Stratus consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 850 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 Z3) 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: | 4.90 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.29 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger. Chrysler Stratus is 88 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 165 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 Z3, which means Chrysler Stratus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 7000 | |
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