Mercedes S class 2002 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 14 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Chrysler 300C. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 440'000 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: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E 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. Chrysler 300C 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: | 5.04 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 2 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 504 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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