Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Sebring) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 26 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 138 NM less than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 (Mercedes E class) 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 | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.84 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Chrysler Sebring uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2800 | |
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