BMW 3 series 1992 vs Chrysler Sebring 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 16 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Chrysler Sebring. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 11.5 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 (BMW 3 series) 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: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series 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: | 4.43 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 3 series is 33 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 370 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. The Chrysler Sebring may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1800 | |
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