Lexus LS 2003 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 64 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, but torque is 93 NM less than Chrysler 300C. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 8.1 | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler 300C gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | 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. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler 300C engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus LS and Chrysler 300C are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 504 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 66 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.6 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`340 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4000 | |
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