Lexus LS 2012 vs Chrysler 300C 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 386 HP | 239 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 147 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, but torque is 47 NM less than Chrysler 300C. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.5 | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 5 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 462 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 48 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`455 | 2`472 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 11 600 | |
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