BMW 3 series 2007 vs Chrysler Sebring 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 45 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 244 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 11.2 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 3.6 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 540 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 570 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 35 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 193 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 17 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: | 11 meters | 11.13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.13 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 3000 | |
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