Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Chrysler Stratus 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 25 HP less power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Chrysler Stratus. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 11.5 | |
|
The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.39 m | |
|
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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes SLK has
|
Chrysler Stratus has
| |