Chrysler 300C 2005 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 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: | 218 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300C engine produces 41 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 160 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) 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 (Chrysler 300C) 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: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 Chrysler 300C 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 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. Chrysler 300C might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler 300C engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 19 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1602 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Chrysler 300C can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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