Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs Mercedes CLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 40 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 640 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: | 4.92 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger. Chrysler Sebring is 35 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4400 | |
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