Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 920 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 300C is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
504 litres | no data | |
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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 | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 6400 | |
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