Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Chrysler Sebring 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 56 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 750 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. | |||
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`050 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3000 | |
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