Mercedes S class 2006 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): | 8.7 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 920 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: | 5.08 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 6 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`625 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 3800 | |
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