Mercedes E class 1995 vs Chrysler Stratus 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler Stratus is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 66 HP less power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Chrysler Stratus. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 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 3.6 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 540 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 5 cm longer than the Chrysler Stratus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | no data | |
| 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): | 1`960 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 600 | |
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