Audi A8 2010 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 32 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Chrysler 300C. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chrysler 300C can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Chrysler 300C version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Chrysler 300C 2005 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| 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: | 5.14 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 12 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
906 litres | 504 litres | |
| Audi A8 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A8 (by 402 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`530 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 3200 | |
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