Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 9 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 27 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Stratus consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Stratus is 43 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 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 (kg): | 1`000 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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