Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 22 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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 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: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 5 series 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 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | |
| 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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.47 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 8 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 200 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. 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: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4400 | |
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