BMW 5 series 2000 vs Chrysler Sebring 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 90 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.2 | |
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The Chrysler Sebring is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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 (BMW 5 series) 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 | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 6 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 455 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`540 kg | 1`450 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 470 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Chrysler Sebring. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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