Mercedes E class 1995 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler 300M) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300M is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 159 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Chrysler 300M. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 8.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 11.3 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 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 540 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 560 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 300M) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 20 cm shorter than the Chrysler 300M, 12 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 530 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 15 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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