Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 66 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 106 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.4 | |
| Chrysler Stratus consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Chrysler Stratus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 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 (Mercedes SLK) 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 | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.26 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger. Chrysler Stratus is 89 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 348 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 1.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Chrysler Stratus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`000 kg | 1`645 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
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