Chrysler 300M 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300M engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 300M reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300M consumes 2.9 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 300M could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300M consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 300M) 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 (Mercedes E class) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chrysler 300M is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler 300M is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 12 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300M is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
530 litres | 520 litres | |
| Chrysler 300M has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler 300M (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300M is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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