Lexus LS 2006 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| 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: | 380 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 162 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, but torque is 17 NM less than Chrysler 300C. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 8.1 | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler 300C gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 1 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Lexus LS has 6 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1 metres less than that of the Chrysler 300C, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`465 | 2`360 | |
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| Average price (€): | 8000 | 3600 | |
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