Chrysler Sebring 2007 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 186 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 23 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 710 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: | 4.93 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger. Chrysler Sebring is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 10 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 193 litres | 276 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 83 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: | 11.13 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.33 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 7200 | |
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