Audi A8 2002 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 81 HP more power than Chrysler 300M, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Chrysler 300M. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300M is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 5 cm longer than the Chrysler 300M, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 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. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300M. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chrysler 300M, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1400 | |
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