Mercedes E class 1999 vs Chrysler Stratus 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler Stratus is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 25 HP less power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Chrysler Stratus. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.7 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class 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 E class) 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: | 4.82 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 7 cm longer than the Chrysler Stratus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Chrysler Stratus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 600 | |
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