Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Lexus LS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Chrysler 300C) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus LS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300C engine produces 162 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 17 NM more than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 11.1 | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler 300C gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 300C is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus LS, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler 300C is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Chrysler 300C can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`360 kg | 2`465 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 505 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 3200 | 8000 | |
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