Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300C engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Used also on Mercedes C klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 5.02 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1602 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Chrysler 300C uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 348 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Chrysler 300C can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`360 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`875 kg | 1`710 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 650 kg | |
| Chrysler 300C load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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