BMW Z3 1996 vs Chrysler Sebring 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| BMW Z3 engine produces 63 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Chrysler Sebring. Despite less power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z3 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the BMW Z3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z3 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z3 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 Z3) 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: | 4.02 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 90 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 320 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage space. BMW Z3 has 155 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 1 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 3000 | |
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