Mercedes S class 2013 vs Chrysler 300C 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 239 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 19 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Chrysler 300C. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.5 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 540 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used also on Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 7 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 462 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 48 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`655 kg | 2`472 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 10 000 | |
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