Audi A6 1995 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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 10 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, but torque is 24 NM more than Chrysler 300M. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.5 | |
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The Chrysler 300M is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | 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`150 | 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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