Chrysler Sebring 2000 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 278 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 33 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 122 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Sebring) 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 CLK) 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: | 4.83 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but lower. Chrysler Sebring is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 435 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
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