Audi S8 2006 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Chrysler 300C) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 232 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Chrysler 300C. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 735 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 6.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler 300C gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger, but lower. Audi S8 is 4 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Audi S8 has 4 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 3800 | |
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