Mercedes CLK 1998 vs Chrysler Stratus 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 32 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 660 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 33 cm shorter than the Chrysler Stratus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 237 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.5 metres less than that of the Chrysler Stratus, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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