Chrysler 300M 1998 vs Mercedes S class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler 300M) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S class) 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: | 254 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300M engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 300M reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300M consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300M could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300M consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class 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: | 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 S 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 | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Chrysler 300M is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300M is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300M is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3200 | |
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