Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Chrysler Sebring 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 27 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
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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 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 370 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLK has 50 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. The Chrysler Sebring may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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