BMW 6 series 2005 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 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: | 367 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 226 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 302 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Sebring is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler Sebring 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 6 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: | 460'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | 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. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 10 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
| BMW 6 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Chrysler Sebring, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 3200 | |
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