BMW 3 series 2003 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 143 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 2 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.5 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 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 43 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
300 litres | no data | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`925 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`580 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 345 kg | 490 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 42 procentiem less than Chrysler Sebring. Therefore, Chrysler Sebring is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3200 | |
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