Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs Mercedes CLK 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 96 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.9 | |
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The Chrysler Stratus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Stratus consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Chrysler Stratus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 810 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 (Mercedes CLK) 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 | 480'000 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 Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger. Chrysler Stratus is 33 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 237 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 1.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Chrysler Stratus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
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