Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 17 NM more than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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 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. Chrysler Sebring might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 1`990 kg | 1`560 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`585 kg | 1`335 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 405 kg | 225 kg | |
| Chrysler Sebring load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 44 procentiem more than BMW Z4. Therefore, Chrysler Sebring is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 7200 | |
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