BMW 5 series 2007 vs Chrysler Sebring 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 235 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 95 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 394 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 126 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 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 1800 | |
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