Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 22 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.1 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
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: | 4.57 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 35 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 320 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3200 | |
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