Chrysler 300M 1998 vs Audi A8 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.3 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler 300M) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A8) 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 | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300M engine produces 29 HP more power than Audi A8, but torque is 140 NM less than Audi A8. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 300M reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300M consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300M could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300M consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 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 | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Chrysler 300M is 3 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300M is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
530 litres | no data | |
| Chrysler 300M has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300M is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Chrysler 300M can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`460 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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