Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Lexus LS 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.3 Petrol | |
| 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 | 282 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300C engine produces 64 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 93 NM more than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 11.4 | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler 300C gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LS 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 | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Chrysler 300C and Lexus LS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
504 litres | no data | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage space. Chrysler 300C has 66 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 1.6 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Chrysler 300C can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6200 | |
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