BMW 5 series 2003 vs Chrysler Sebring 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Sebring) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 238 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 480'000 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: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.39 m | |
| BMW 5 series and Chrysler Sebring are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 455 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| 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`170 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`458 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 532 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1000 | |
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