Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 2 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLK 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 (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 | 580'000 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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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: | 4.92 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger. Chrysler Sebring is 35 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4400 | |
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