Mercedes S class 1996 vs Chrysler Concorde 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes S 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 Concorde) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 14 HP more power than Chrysler Concorde, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Chrysler Concorde. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes S 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 Concorde) 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 S 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 560'000 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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Concorde might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 4 cm shorter than the Chrysler Concorde, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 473 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | no data | |
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