Chrysler 300M 1998 vs Mercedes S class 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300M engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 300M reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300M is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300M consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300M over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300M consumes 0.8 litres less 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 | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 720 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 5.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Chrysler 300M is 16 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 | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300M is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Chrysler 300M can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3000 | |
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