Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Sebring) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) 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 | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 238 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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: | 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 (BMW 5 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 | 480'000 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 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2003 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 ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Chrysler Sebring has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`990 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`458 kg | 1`670 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 532 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4000 | |
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