Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 33 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.4 | |
| Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 820 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: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 Chrysler Sebring engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | |
| 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: | 4.92 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Sebring is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 390 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 44 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6000 | |
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