Lexus LS 2003 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 5.7 Petrol | |
| 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 | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 525 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 58 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Chrysler 300C. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 12.1 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 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, Dodge Charger | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3800 | |
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