Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 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 | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 51 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 57 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
| By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler Sebring 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 Z4) 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 | 440'000 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 BMW Z4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.30 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 83 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 260 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Chrysler Sebring can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 8400 | |
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