Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Chrysler Stratus 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 5 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.3 | |
| Mercedes SLK consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Stratus 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 SLK) 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: | 580'000 km | 380'000 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 SLK 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 CLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 90 cm shorter than the Chrysler Stratus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.7 metres less than that of the Chrysler Stratus, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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