Audi A6 1994 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300M is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 70 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Chrysler 300M. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.5 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 100, Audi Coupe | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Intrepid | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 300M might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A6 is 20 cm shorter than the Chrysler 300M, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 530 litres | |
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Chrysler 300M has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 140 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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