Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 26 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 32 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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 Chrysler Sebring engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine | |||
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`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4400 | |
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