Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 40 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.6 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (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 (€): | 3000 | 4400 | |
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