Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Chrysler Sebring 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 40 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Chrysler Sebring. Despite less power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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 | 3000 | |
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