Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.1 | |
| Chrysler Stratus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Stratus 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 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 580'000 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 SLK 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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.29 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger. Chrysler Stratus is 90 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 1.7 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 (kg): | 1`000 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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