Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 17 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
| By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 Mercedes S klase 2009 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 300C is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Chrysler 300C has 56 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 11 000 | |
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