Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Audi A8 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300C engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A8, but torque is 60 NM more than Audi A8. Despite less power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chrysler 300C consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 1010 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| 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 Audi A8 2004 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is smaller, but slightly higher. Chrysler 300C is 3 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
504 litres | no data | |
| Chrysler 300C has 4 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4800 | |
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