Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 22 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.6 | |
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The Chrysler Sebring is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Chrysler Sebring over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 830 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 SLK) 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: | 4.92 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.28 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger. Chrysler Sebring is 91 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 175 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Chrysler Sebring can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4200 | |
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