Mercedes S 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: | 235 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 17 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Chrysler 300C. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 E klase, Mercedes ML | 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 S 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: | 5.10 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 8 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 504 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 56 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 3800 | |
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