Chrysler Sebring 1994 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 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: | 166 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 9.9 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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