Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Chrysler Sebring 2000
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 203 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 278 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 33 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, but torque is 122 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Despite less power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 10.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
1160 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
840 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.64 m | 4.83 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
Mercedes CLK is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLK is 19 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 460 litres | |
Chrysler Sebring has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 25 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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