Chrysler Sebring 1994 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 11 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 16 NM less than Mercedes CLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.4 | |
| Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Chrysler Sebring over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 580'000 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 CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Sebring might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 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 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. This could mean that the Chrysler Sebring uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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