BMW 3 series 1999 vs Chrysler Sebring 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 278 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, but torque is 2 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 34 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 460 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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