Chrysler Sebring 1994 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 51 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.5 | |
| Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
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 CLK) 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: | 370'000 km | 480'000 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 Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | 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: | 4.85 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.37 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Sebring is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. 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: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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