Mercedes E class 1999 vs Chrysler Stratus 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Stratus) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 36 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 252 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| 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`160 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 600 | |
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