Chrysler Sebring 2000 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 278 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 2 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Sebring is 34 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 410 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
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