Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.2 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 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
504 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler 300C has 36 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 0.7 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`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 9800 | |
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