Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300C engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 630'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 300C might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1602 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler 300C has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Chrysler 300C uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 348 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Chrysler 300C can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`460 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3000 | |
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