Mercedes CLK 1998 vs Chrysler Stratus 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 61 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.3 | |
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The Chrysler Stratus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | |
| 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: | 4.57 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`000 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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