Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Chrysler Sebring 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 23 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Chrysler Sebring. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK 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: | 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 28 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 193 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLK has 83 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: | 10.8 meters | 11.13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.33 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 3800 | |
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