Mercedes E class 2002 vs Chrysler Sebring 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 26 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, but torque is 138 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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 E class) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Sebring might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 2 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
540 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 85 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1000 | |
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