Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs Mercedes CLK 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 32 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.3 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Stratus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLK 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) | |
| 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. | |||
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`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
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