Mercedes S class 2017 vs Chrysler Concorde 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 469 HP | 237 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 339 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 232 HP more power than Chrysler Concorde, whereas torque is 361 NM more than Chrysler Concorde. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.8 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Concorde, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.46 m | 5.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 19 cm longer than the Chrysler Concorde, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 530 litres | |
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Chrysler Concorde has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`815 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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