Mercedes S class 2003 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 42 HP more power than Chrysler 300M, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Chrysler 300M. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300M is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 460'000 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 Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Sebring, 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 300M might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 16 cm longer than the Chrysler 300M, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 530 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Chrysler 300M, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
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