Mercedes E class 2009 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Chrysler 300C. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.90 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.56 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 13 cm shorter than the Chrysler 300C, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1602 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 65 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. The Chrysler 300C may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 348 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chrysler 300C, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`565 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 5000 | |
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